Now that the Katrina-darkened footlights are back on at the Saenger, the Mahalia Jackson and the Civic, theater is big business in New Orleans. Peter’s guests on out to Lunch are two of the people who brought these theaters back to life and who operate them.  Bryan Bailey is co-owner and Managing Partner of the Civic…

There are a number of New Orleans businesses that are as much a part of the unique vocabulary of New Orleanians as “muffuletta” and “poboy.” Some of them – like K&B and Schwegmans – are in the “aint dere no more” category. One New Orleans institution that is still here is what we call either “Oxner”…

If you live in New Orleans you’re familiar with this scenario: You’re having a perfectly normal day when suddenly you groan, “Oh noooo.” You’re not watching the Saints’ defense, it’s that other sinking feeling you get as a New Orleanian – when the power goes off. Today on Out to lunch Peter takes a look…

In New Orleans we have an uneasy relationship with progress. We want to grow, but not like Atlanta. Or Houston. Or Austin. Or pretty much any economically successful Southern city.  One of the battlegrounds where we fight to retain our local identity and accommodate a changing economy is The French Market. A glance at the…

Hansel Harlan minces up nutria and feeds’ em to the dogs as super healthy Marsh Dog biscuits, treats, and jerky.  Arthur Matherne zips around the swamp on an airboat, occasionally with superstars and sometimes shooting alligators.