Marielle Songy, Contributing Writer

Marielle Songy

Contributing Writer

Marielle was born and raised in New Orleans. She thinks it's hard to grow up there and not let the culture and history of the city become part of you.

Whether it be the jazz, food, of fabulous architecture, she thinks most would agree that things are a little spicer down here.

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Food, Know Your NOLA, New Restaurant Opening, Restaurants

Turmeric restaurant brings Indian food to the West Bank

Lunch is served as a buffet that changes daily, served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yuca rolls, dal makhani, mushroom matar, chicken masala, it's all here.

Destinations, Fitness, Live Interactive Events

Fitness instructor, NOPD officer helps kick off new year fitness goals

Elbert first felt the call to good health in 2015; he was training for fitness competitions when he fell in love with the regime. Soon after, a friend suggested that...

Food, Know Your NOLA

Sweet Soulfood puts vegan twist on favorites that aren't so healthy

Sweet Soulfood, located at 1025 N. Broad, is serving up delicious vegan soul food, cafeteria-style, to put you back on track this holiday season and all year long.

Food, Know Your NOLA, Restaurants

Luna Libre brings Ark-La-Tex flavors together with cozy vibes

Tucked into a cozy space on St. Claude Avenue, at an unassuming corner that holds a lot of history, is a restaurant where music and food collide. Luna Libre is...

Food, Know Your NOLA

Quitutes Cuisine brings authentic Brazilian flavors to Arabi

The menu at Quitutes is simple but extensive. The theme here is fast street-food type meals that you can eat on the go.

Know Your NOLA

Homemade pastries and Brocato's gelato on the Westbank at Amore Bakery

Delicious salads, sandwiches and sweets fill this quaint family-owned Gretna bistro.

Food, Know Your NOLA

Que Rico Cuban Cafe brings the flavors of Havana to Uptown New Orleans

Stepping into Que Rico is like stepping into a cozy café in Havana; the sights and the sounds will welcome you in and the food will have you coming back...

Cooking Classes, New Orleanians

How Chef Toya Boudy went from cooking for friends to TV audiences

Boudy is the force behind her own private chef services, private cooking classes, an interactive cookbook, her successful YouTube channel, “Cooking with Toya Boudy” and stars in shows that showcase...

Food, Restaurants

Island Paradise offers a taste of the Caribbean on the Westbank

If you’re looking for traditional Caribbean food in a bright atmosphere served by friendly people, then this is the spot for you.

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