We talk a lot on this show about how the New Orleans economy is changing. Entrepreneurs are starting up companies that do everything from build apps to 3D printers.

Meanwhile, our traditional industries of hospitality and tourism are rolling right along on a parallel track.

On this edition of Out to Lunch Peter’s talking about a couple of unusual points where the tracks cross, with tourism entrepreneurs Rupa Mohan and Chris Rose.

If you’ve lived in New Orleans for a while, yes, it’s the same Chris Rose – one of the city’s finest writers and raconteurs – with his newest venture, the Magical Musical Mystery History tour.

Rupa Mohan flies in the face of tourist tradition with her company, The Sweat Social. Rupa brings tourists together to do things like run, kick box, and Pilates.

It’s the New Orleans tourist road less traveled on today’s Out to Lunch.

Photos at Commander’s Palace by Alison Moon.