StayLocal presents Shopkeeper Stories: Aubrey Miller of PJ’s Coffee

The Shopkeeper Stories series shares the vision and personality of New Orleans business owners. Locally owned businesses infuse New Orleans neighborhoods with their unique character, and are a big part of why we want to live, work, eat and shop here. While drainage system improvements and road construction make “shopping local” a bit more challenging in the short term, the critical improvements mean our city will be safer and stronger for generations to come. We hope you are inspired and continue to shop small and shop local—even if it takes a little extra time! Shopkeeper: Aubrey Miller
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans on Magazine
Since 1978

PJ’s Coffee is a local franchise headquartered in St.

StayLocal presents Shopkeeper Stories: Sarah Celino of Bella & Harlow

The Shopkeeper Stories series shares the vision and personality of New Orleans business owners. Locally owned businesses infuse New Orleans neighborhoods with their unique character, and are a big part of why we want to live, work, eat and shop here. While drainage system improvements and road construction make “shopping local” a bit more challenging in the short term, the critical improvements mean our city will be safer and stronger for generations to come. We hope you are inspired and continue to shop small and shop local—even if it takes a little extra time! Shopkeeper: Sarah Celino
Bella & Harlow
Since 2012

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StayLocal presents Shopkeeper Stories: Gisele Cosma of Rye Clothing

The Shopkeeper Stories series shares the vision and personality of New Orleans business owners. We hope you are inspired and continue to shop small and shop local—even if it takes a little extra time! Greater New Orleans’ citizens are arguably the most flexible people in the country. We take turns with our fellow drivers on narrow cobblestone streets, we know the secret route to get to our house during parade season, and boil water advisories keep us on our toes. These are just a few quirks that make us curious to outsiders and unite us as New Orleanians.

StayLocal presents Shopkeeper Stories: Desiree Petitbon

Greater New Orleans’ citizens are arguably the most flexible people in the country. We take turns with our fellow drivers on narrow cobblestone streets, we know the secret route to get to our house during parade season, and boil water advisories keep us on our toes. These are just a few quirks that make us curious to outsiders and unite us as New Orleanians. Another reason for us to band together is coming to a road near you! We will be facing drainage system improvements and road construction for the next five years.

StayLocal presents Shopkeeper Stories: Julie Joffrion of All Inclusive Health

Greater New Orleans’ citizens are arguably the most flexible people in the country. We take turns with our fellow drivers on narrow cobblestone streets, we know the secret route to get to our house during parade season, and boil water advisories keep us on our toes. These are just a few quirks that make us curious to outsiders and unite us as New Orleanians. Another reason for us to band together is coming to a road near you! We will be facing drainage system improvements and road construction for the next five years.

StayLocal presents Shopkeeper Stories: Zohreh Khaleghi of The Flaming Torch

Greater New Orleans’ citizens are arguably the most flexible people in the country. We take turns with our fellow drivers on narrow cobblestone streets, we know the secret route to get to our house during parade season, and boil water advisories keep us on our toes. These are just a few quirks that make us curious to outsiders and unite us as New Orleanians. Another reason for us to band together is coming to a road near you! We will be facing drainage system improvements and road construction for the next five years.

StayLocal presents Shopkeeper Stories: Evie Poitevent of Feet First

Greater New Orleans’ citizens are arguably the most flexible people in the country. We take turns with our fellow drivers on narrow cobblestone streets, we know the secret route to get to our house during parade season, and boil water advisories keep us on our toes. These are just a few quirks that make us curious to outsiders and unite us as New Orleanians. Another reason for us to band together is coming to a road near you! We will be facing drainage system improvements and road construction for the next five years.

StayLocal presents Shopkeeper Stories: Dave Holt of NOLA Beaux Ties

Greater New Orleans’ citizens are arguably the most flexible people in the country. We take turns with our fellow drivers on narrow cobblestone streets, we know the secret route to get to our house during parade season, and boil water advisories keep us on our toes. These are just a few quirks that make us curious to outsiders and unite us as New Orleanians. Another reason for us to band together is coming to a road near you! We will be facing drainage system improvements and road construction for the next five years.

StayLocal presents Shopkeeper Stories: Betsy Ordemann of Magic Box Toys

Greater New Orleans’ citizens are arguably the most flexible people in the country. We take turns with our fellow drivers on narrow cobblestone streets, we know the secret route to get to our house during parade season, and boil water advisories keep us on our toes. These are just a few quirks that make us curious to outsiders and unite us as New Orleanians. Another reason for us to band together is coming to a road near you! We will be facing drainage system improvements and road construction for the next five years.

StayLocal presents Shopkeeper Stories: Tom Cianfichi of Hazelnut New Orleans

Greater New Orleans’ citizens are arguably the most flexible people in the country. We take turns with our fellow drivers on narrow cobblestone streets, we know the secret route to get to our house during parade season, and boil water advisories keep us on our toes. These are just a few quirks that make us curious to outsiders and unite us as New Orleanians. Another reason for us to band together is coming to a road near you! We will be facing drainage system improvements and road construction for the next five years.