Archive for January, 2009
Value of famed Bourbon Street eatery unclear, they say More: continued here
Mayor C. Ray Nagin said he wants to cut the street cleaning that has made the French Quarter nearly unrecognizable, but in a good way, to longtime residents and visitors. More: continued here
A roundup of special events planned for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. More: continued here
Name Your Drink (New York Times)
The Murricane, is named after someone funny, but the drink is downright serious. More: continued here
SPECIAL EVENTS Monster Truck Jam Louisiana Superdome. Titans of the truck world with names like Maximum Destruction, Grave Digger, Avenger and Shock Therapy compete in obstacle course races and free style exhibitions, 7:30 (doors open, at 5:30). Tickets are $17-$25… More: continued here
Shares of Fortune Brands hit the skids Thursday, falling 11% after the maker of products ranging from Jim Beam bourbon to Master locks reported a fourth quarter loss on dwindling revenue, a stronger dollar, higher taxes in one key market — and said things aren’t likely to turn around anytime soon. More: continued here
Once alight with bulbs that spelled out “Armstrong,” the large steel archway above North Rampart Street, across from the venerable Donna’s Bar & Grill, was dark much of the past decade, largely rusted. More: continued here
If you’re heading to Tampa this weekend, chances are your Sunday is reserved for the Super Bowl. But the bay area has plenty of pigskin-free offerings. More: continued here
Every time the Siweks visit New Orleans, they have fun. More: continued here
It’s Super Bowl week. That means plenty of parties, the usual goofball questions at media day and the game itself, of course. And the fair chance that someone is going to say or do something stupid. It’s tradition. Maybe it will be something innocent, like a little trash talk or missing curfew. Maybe it will [...]
