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Chris & Alex: Oh Happy Day!
Weddings

Chris & Alex: Oh Happy Day!

  • By Michaela Bechler, Photos by The September Company

Chris Ralph and Alex Breaux always knew they would get married in New Orleans. The couple first met at Tulane University in 2012. Chris, from Michigan, was a freshman and Alex, from New Iberia, was a senior. After five years of dating, the two became engaged in April 2017 and began to plan t… Read more

Morning Routine: Alexis Korman of Big Easy Bucha
Morning Routines

Morning Routine: Alexis Korman of Big Easy Bucha

  • Michaela Bechler

Alexis Korman founded Big Easy Bucha, the South's leading kombucha brand, in 2015 with her husband Austin. Before, she was an editor at Wine Enthusiast Magazine, a writer for USA Today and other publications. She covered all things food, drink, and travel trends. "Clearly launching a kombuch… Read more

Morning Routine: Aimee Helms of Bellegarde Bakery
Morning Routines

Morning Routine: Aimee Helms of Bellegarde Bakery

  • Michaela Bechler

Aimee Helms started milling at Bellegarde Bakery after answering a Craigslist ad for a full time baker. It was 2016 and milling was something that was completely new to her. Founded by Graison Gill in 2012 (who was also new to baking), Bellegarde Bakery has grown immensely. A storefront open… Read more

Morning Routine: Hilary Beane of Hilary Beane Design
Morning Routines

Morning Routine: Hilary Beane of Hilary Beane Design

  • Michaela Bechler

Hilary Beane, a jewelry designer from Los Angeles, has called New Orleans home for the past two years. Specializing in handcrafted jewelry, the designer is particularly passionate for pearls—Tahitian, South Sea, and specialty Freshwaters—and can create pieces in an array of metals and stones. Read more

Morning Routine: Caitlin Carney of Marjie's Grill
Morning Routines

Morning Routine: Caitlin Carney of Marjie's Grill

  • Michaela Bechler

Caitlin Carney wears many hats at Marjie's Grill, a neighborhood eatery serving "Southeastern Asian Southern Fare." She opened the restaurant with her partner Marcus Jacobs, and the cuisine—which changes daily—is inspired by the couple's travels throughout Asia and the local bounty of the Lo… Read more

Morning Routine: Dr. Anne Mitchell of Pearl Grace
Morning Routines

Morning Routine: Dr. Anne Mitchell of Pearl Grace

  • Michaela Bechler

When Dr. Anne Mitchell, DACM moved to New Orleans in July 2019, she was in pursuit of warmth, soul, community, and joy. She moved from Chicago after finishing Chinese medical school and opened her practice, which specializes in women's health, in November 2019. Pearl Grace offers private acu… Read more

Morning Routine: Maya Taylor, Choreographer
Arts

Morning Routine: Maya Taylor, Choreographer

  • Michaela Bechler

While Maya Taylor may not hail from New Orleans, this is the place she calls home. The choreographer grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and lived in New York for a decade before finding New Orleans six years ago. Her time is split between the Big Easy and Los Angeles, where she choreographs for musi… Read more

See how Mardi Gras Has Evolved Through the Years in this Tour
Culture

See how Mardi Gras Has Evolved Through the Years in this Tour

  • The Adore Staff

Carnival season has officially started! To celebrate, The Historic New Orleans Collection's popular Carnival-themed tour returns through Friday, February 21. During "Rites, Rituals, and Revelry: The History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans," visitors will learn more about the city's traditions b… Read more

Meet the World's "Very Best Host" in New Orleans this Week
Events

Meet the World's "Very Best Host" in New Orleans this Week

  • The Adore Staff

According to the Wall Street Journal, Alex Hitz is the "very best host in the world." The entertainer and celebrity chef will be gracing New Orleans on Thursday, January 9 with his latest book The Art of the Host (published September 2019). A reception and book signing will be held at the hi… Read more

Morning Routine: Leah Sarris of NOCHI
Culture

Morning Routine: Leah Sarris of NOCHI

  • Michaela Bechler

Leah Sarris knows that starting the morning off with a nutritional meal is key. Sarris is NOCHI's Executive Director and was previously stationed at Tulane University’s Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine, where she served as the Director of Operations and Executive Chef.  Read more

Head Back to the 70s During This Charitable Event
Events

Head Back to the 70s During This Charitable Event

  • The Adore Staff

Take a trip back in time this January with Vintage Rock Club and Ashley Sievert Gives Back. The two are joining forces to host STUDIO 54 on Friday, January 17. The evening will be filled with disco, food, drinks, and plenty of 70s dance hits. A portion of proceeds from the event's ticket sal… Read more

Cocktails for KID smART: A Look Inside the Annual Fundraiser
Events

Cocktails for KID smART: A Look Inside the Annual Fundraiser

  • By Katy Danos | Photos by Josh Brasted

Cocktails for KID smART is one of my favorite fundraising events of the year. Yes, the party is always swell, but what sets it apart for me is the positive energy in the room. You can feel it. The guests are so committed to KID smART’s mission of bringing art-based learning to public school … Read more

New Orleans Hosts Second Annual SMASHING the Stigma
Events

New Orleans Hosts Second Annual SMASHING the Stigma

  • The Adore Staff

Southern Smash and The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness hosted their second annual SMASHING the Stigma event. All proceeds raised from the evening stayed within the community, benefiting The Alliance's free, clinician-led weekly support group. Read more

Morning Routine: Kathleen Currie of Smoke Perfume
Culture

Morning Routine: Kathleen Currie of Smoke Perfume

  • Michaela Bechler

Kathleen Currie started Smoke Perfume & Co. in 2013. The initial launch featured one fragrance combining vetiver, citrus, and jasmine. Today, her collection includes four perfumes, plus body oils and a glycerite. Her products are all natural, ethically sourced, unisex, and are stocked at… Read more

Morning Routine: Margaux Krane of the New Orleans Museum of Art
Culture

Morning Routine: Margaux Krane of the New Orleans Museum of Art

  • Michaela Bechler

Not many people have the opportunity to merge their many passions into their career. Margaux Krane is one of the lucky ones. She's the Director of Brand and Communications at the New Orleans Museum of Art, which combines her love of social media, digital marketing, and art history. Krane's p… Read more

Morning Routine: Emily Dixon of LSU Football
Culture

Morning Routine: Emily Dixon of LSU Football

  • Michaela Bechler

Working on Saturdays in the Fall has become the new normal for Emily Villere Dixon. She's in her eighth season as the coordinator of offensive operations for the LSU Football team, while also serving as a multi-media reporter for LSUsports.net. On a weekly basis, she interviews head coach Ed… Read more

Morning Routine: Maureen Stevens of Maureen Stevens Design
Culture

Morning Routine: Maureen Stevens of Maureen Stevens Design

  • Michaela Bechler

Juggling work, family, and self-care isn't for the faint of heart. Maureen Stevens, an interior designer and stylist, says she's still mastering the art. Stevens splits her time between New Orleans and Austin, and is actively working on her 150-year-old Marigny home in between client project… Read more

A Look Inside NOMA's 2019 Odyssey Ball
Events

A Look Inside NOMA's 2019 Odyssey Ball

  • Michaela Bechler

The New Orleans Museum of Art's most anticipated event of the year is just weeks away. The Odyssey Ball returns Friday, November 15th and raises the funds necessary to support the museum's exhibitions and educational programs. This year's bash is themed Mystère Louisiane. Read more

The Inaugural Colors of the Mind Event Draws Impressive Crowd
Events

The Inaugural Colors of the Mind Event Draws Impressive Crowd

  • The Adore Staff

Ochsner Health System took over The Fillmore on Wednesday, September 18's for their inaugural event Colors of the Mind. The evening's proceeds were used to expand Ochsner Neuroscience Institute research efforts, as well as enhancing the patient experience and support for caregivers who are t… Read more

Inside Judy at the Rink's Grand Reopening
Shopping

Inside Judy at the Rink's Grand Reopening

  • The Adore Staff

Martha Claire Breland learned that Judy at the Rink (2727 Prytania Street) was closing via group text with friends. Breland was taking a year off following the birth of her third child (she worked as a high school social worker) and was looking for a change. At the urging of her friends, she… Read more

Caps For Kids Celebrates 25 Years with a Mayoral Proclamation
Culture

Caps For Kids Celebrates 25 Years with a Mayoral Proclamation

  • Michaela Bechler

This month marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Caps For Kids, a national charity with strong New Orleans ties, is raising awareness in the city. The nonprofit, which is celebrating 25 years, provides celebrity autographed ball caps to kids going through cancer treatment and partners w… Read more

The 2019 A-List Reveal Party
Society

The 2019 A-List Reveal Party

  • The Adore Staff

In honor of Adore's inaugural A-List issue, New Orleanians set aside their Wednesday evening routines for an energetic and uplifting celebration at our A-List Reveal Party. The April 24th soiree unveiled and toasted the twenty-five hand-selected and diverse individuals profiled in Adore for … Read more