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A well-known New Orleans chef is in the proverbial kitchen working up something good: a new restaurant. Michael Gulotta is planning to helm a new Italian restaurant in Old Metairie.
The news comes from the Times-Picayune, which sat down with Gulotta recently.
Gulotta’s new eatery is called TANA and will feature posh Italian cuisine. New Orleans foodies may know Gulotta from the delectable fare at MayPop, but he’s been around.
After graduating from the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, Gulotta went on to open MOPHO, which now has two locations in the greater New Orleans area.
When Will TANA Open?
According to the newspaper, TANA will open sometime close to the beginning of 2023. The eatery is located at 2929 Metairie Road.
“This will be the Italian restaurant I’ve always wanted,” Gulotta was quoted as saying. It’s also the Italian we’ve been wanting as well.
If you don’t want to wait for TANA, you may be curious about some other places you can get authentic Italian fare in New Orleans.
New Orleans’ food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
Looking for more places to eat in Nola? Here Are Some Top Desserts To Order In New Orleans.
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The flavorful side dishes, the aroma, the love. These are all the things we love about Italian food. Fortunately for us, we can get authentic Italian cuisine in New Orleans with relative ease. We know where to go.
In this article, we’ll show you where you can find the best Italian food in New Orleans.
Top Italian Restaurants In New Orleans
Here are our picks:
Irene’s
529 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 529-8811
Here’s what one diner says about Irene’s: “Irene’s was an absolute delight. Each starter was better than the last. The specials were out of this world, and the lamb was the absolute best I’ve ever had. I cannot wait to return and have another delightful meal. Thank you to our phenomenal, knowledgeable server, Dan, this is now our favorite restaurant in NOLA by a wide margin.”
Vincent’s Italian Cuisine
7839 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 866-9313
Here’s what one customer says about Vincent’s: “Excellent food! Tony and Vincent, the proprietors of this “neighborhood eatery,” with a vast clientele all over NEW ORLEANS, serves the BEST ITALIAN FOOD TO BE SOUGHT! The “serving staff,” including the bar, are the absolute BEST of any in NEW ORLEANS!”
Domenica
123 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70112 | (504) 648-6020
Here’s what one diner says about Domenica: “Best food i had in New Orleans !! the bread is to die for and everything me and my family ordered was superb.”
Gianna Restaurant
700 Magazine St #101, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 399-0816
Customer review: “One of the best pasta with crab i ever had. However had to order 2 portions because of a small portion size. I did ask the waitress the portion size but i guess it is subjective – that’s all i had other than a salad.”
Mona Lisa
1212 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 522-6746
Here’s what one eater says about Mona Lisa: “We have called it our favorite Italian Restaurant for a lot of years but we got take out Chef Salad tonight and it was the BEST I’ve had in a long long time. Still the best of the best.”
The Italian Barrel
1240 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 569-0198
Here’s what one patron says about The Italian Barrel: “Best italian ever! My hubby is italian and grew up eating it.. he said it was the absolute Authentic Italian.. we will definitely come back.”
Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House
6262 Fleur De Lis Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 | (504) 300-1804
Here’s what one customer says about Rizzuto’s: “Amazing food! The meatball appetizer was great. It came with a delicious ricotta cheese. Chicken Parm portion was huge and awesome. I love the sauce. It’s a classic Italian sauce with a little kick to it. Dessert was the best bread pudding I’ve ever had. No question.”
What Are The Most Popular Italian Dishes?
Of course, America has put its own twist on many Italian dishes. Here are the most popular ones you’ll find at an eatery near you:
- Pizza
- Lasagna
- Spaghetti
- Ravioli
- Focaccia
- Risotto
Final Word
No matter where you go to get your Italian fix in New Orleans, you know it’s going to be satisfying. The city’s dining scene is not only one of the best in America, but is recognized across the world.
Find out what’s cookin’ in New Orleans by checking out our Food & Drink section.
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If you have a Visa gift card, you should know that it’s practically like cash money. That’s because you can buy products and services with it when you redeem your card.
In this article, we’ll explain how you can use your Visa gift card to buy stuff on the web.
Visa gift cards come with some great advantages that are hard to find in other brands. Here are some of its outstanding qualities:
- Accepted everywhere.
- Great customer service.
- Easy to use and make transactions.
Can I Use Visa Gift Cards Online?
You can use visa gift cards online for any purchases that you need to make. All you have to do is to enter the card number along with the expiration date.
Visa gift cards are one of the most universally accepted cards you can find.
Register Your Card
One of the first steps you’ll need to do in order to use your card online is to register it. Sometimes, a card will list instructions to do this.
You’ll typically need to enter your name and billing address.
Activate The Card
If your card hasn’t been used before, there’s a good chance that it still needs to be activated. To do this, you’ll need to either call the number on the back or front of the card, or you may be able to go online and do this.
Once your card is registered, you can use it. In many cases, you may also be able to activate your card at point of purchase, aka, the cash register.
You might also be prompted to enter the card’s three-digit code (CVV) located on the back.
Use Your Card Online
To use your card online, just enter some personal information, including the CVV. After following these simple steps, that’s it!
Final Word
Hopefully, you’ll be able to use your card shortly after you get it. Visa is one of the most respected brands in all of finance, so it shouldn’t be a problems.
For more financial content, follow your Money Section.
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Just about everyone I know uses Cash App in one way or another. Unfortunately, the money app says it’s been hacked. More than 8 million people have been exposed in the cybersecurity event.
Cash App reported in a Securities and Exchange Comission filing that a former employee accessed people’s account information after he was let go. This constitutes a major data breach.
If you’re more than a little worried, it’s understandable. At the same time, this article will tell you what you need to know.
8 Million Cash App Users Involved In Data Breach
Cash App, which was started by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, has come clean after divulging that the hack took place in December 2021 (and they’re just now telling us).
According to Cash App, the data breach is not as widespread as you might imagine.
According to the company, here are some data points the breach did not affect:
- Usernames
- Passwords
- Social Security numbers
- Date of birth
- payment card information
- Addresses
- Bank account information
- Other personally identifiable information
So you can rest easy, we’ve compiled some great tips so you can feel safe using money apps.
Only Do Transaction With People You Know
Because crooks could reach out to you and demand money, you should never give or receive cash from people you don’t know personally. If an anonymous person reaches out to you asking for payment, assume it’s a scam.
Pay With Your Credit Card
It’s a good chance that many people who use money apps have them connected to their checking accounts. This is a terrible idea. Checking accounts use your money; use credit cards, which use the bank’s money.
When and if a problem occurs, the bank will also have an incentive to get its money back. That’s not always true when it’s your money.
Do Not Share Your Phone With Anyone
One old scam that apparently used to work is when a desperate stranger would ask to use your phone. When you give it to them they pretend to be dialing a number, but they’re quickly searching through your device for Cash App or some other money app.
Once they find it, they could send themselves thousands of dollars and you’d be none the wiser. Don’t lend your phone to strangers, unless you can dial the number yourself.
Final Word
Cash App and other money apps are very convenient tools to use when you need to make a transaction, but they have their respective places.
Just like money, you need to use your money apps wisely.
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The Nola Caribbean Experience is coming back to New Orleans this fall. The festive event is again expecting throngs of people throughout the 12-day event.
If you’ve never been to carnival in Brazil, this is the closest to that experience in the Southeast. And with a little New Orleans flavor, you’ll love it even more.
Everything You Need To Know About The Nola Caribbean Experience: 2022
As always, you can expect a party atmosphere, delicious food, great entertainment and live music. It’s also one of New Orleans’ top festivals.
When Is The Nola Caribbean 2022 Taking Place?
This year’s Nola Caribbean Experience is set to take place October12-23, 2022. This year, the event will feature Kevin Hart, Nikki Minaj and more.
As is the tradition, there will be a carnival parade among the festivities. In fact, the NOLA Caribbean Experience consists of 21 official events, including brass bands, and Mardi Gras Indians.
Final Word
New Orleans is one of the most fun places to visit in the warmer months. Truthfully, there’s always something to do and someplace to go.
New Orleans is not only a world-class city, but a cultural centerpiece of the Southeast, from restaurants to its parks, the city stands out as a place to visit and live.
Looking for something to do in the city? What To See And Do In New Orleans
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Gas prices have dipped a bit after increasing over the last month in Louisiana and across the nation. In New Orleans, you can find some good gas prices if you know where to look.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the cheapest gas prices you’ll currently find in the New Orleans area.
How Much Is A Gallon Of Gas In New Orleans, Louisiana Right Now?
Here in New Orleans, gas prices are averaging around $3 and 53 cents a gallon right now. according to data from Gas Buddy. The lowest we’ve seen is $3.45 a gallon in the Gramercy area as well as around Belle Chasse.
Could gas prices go up further? Yes. That’s why now is the time to fuel up at the tank.
If you have a vehicle, especially a huge gas guzzler, you should go to the gas station and fuel up. You’re going to save a lot of money.
Map: Where Is Cheap Gas Near You?
The cheapest gas I’ve seen is at these New Orleans gas stations:
Gas Station Location Price Per Gallon Costco 3900 Dublin St. New Orleans, La. $3.45 Sam's Club 3900 Airline Dr. New Orleans, La. $3.45 Sam's Club 1527 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, La. $3.50 Walmart 2500 Archbishop Hannan Blvd
Meraux, LA$3.55 Murphy 8001 W Judge Perez Dr
Chalmette, LA$3.57 Speed Racer 8020 Downman Rd
New Orleans, LA$3.59 Marathon 101 Bayou Rd
Poydras, LA$3.59 Sam's Club 455 31st St
Kenner, LA$3.59 RaceTrac 8130 W Judge Perez Dr
Chalmette, LA$3.59 To save time, you can use Google to find cheap gas. Visit this link to find cheap gas near you.
3 Ways To Save Money On Gas
If you’re wondering what it takes to save money on gas, here are three suggestions you can put to good use.
Use a Gas App
There are several apps on Android and in the Apple Store. Here are the best apps to use:
Pay With Cash
You might not know it, but it’s cheaper to buy gasoline when you pay with cash. When you use a credit card, you will be hit with a credit surcharge.
Many gas station operators tack on a fee to process your credit card, which is why the fuel costs will be higher. To get a gas station’s advertised price, pay for gas with cash money!
Join A Rewards Program
Another say to save on gas money is to join the rewards program of a gas station near you. Some of the top gas station reward programs include BP, RaceTrac and Shell, which gives you points you can redeem for things like food and gas.
Last Words
Some people are convinced that they have to spend more money on premium fuel because their car runs better on it, but that’s not the case for most vehicles!
How can you find out for sure? Pull out the owner’s manual. If it says that premium gasoline is recommended, then by all means please use that.
The truth is that cheap gas may work find for your vehicle. The type of gas you use will affect your engine’s performance and fuel economy, so always follow what’s written in your car’s manual.
Interested in other ways to save or make money? Check out our Money Section:
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If you’re a small business owner in Louisiana, you know how tough it has been to keep afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is that help is out there. You just have to apply for it.
Selly Foundation
The Selley Foundation (Selley) is a donor-advised fund of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. Selley Trustees review grant requests in the areas of education, arts, and in certain cases the environment.
The Doris and Peter Hansen Technical Assistance Fund
The Doris and Peter Hansen Technical Assistance Fund for Arts Organizations gives monetary support to New Orleans organizations sponsoring cultural activities in the fields of classical music, theater, and fine arts. Apply here.
Facebook Small Grants Program
Facebook is another company offering big money to businesses. This time, the social media giant has pledged $40 million in grants. How it works is that Facebook will give $4,000 grants ($2500 cash, $1500 in optional ads credits) to 10,000 qualifying small businesses to keep them afloat.
Interested in the Facebook Small Grants Program? Apply here.
GoFundMe Small Business Relief Fund
GoFundMe has partnered with smaller stakeholders to offer the Small Business Relief Fund to those who apply. The grant gives those who are selected $500. Apply here.
Fearless Strivers Grant Contest
The Fearless Strivers Grant Contest is open only to black women who meet the eligibility requirements. You can get $10,000 if you are accepted.
Apply for the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest here.
Halstead Grant
The Halstead Grant is an annual award for emerging silver jewelry artists. Applicants submit answers to 15 business questions in addition to their design portfolios. The grand prize is a $7,500 cash grant plus other benefits.
The postmark deadline is August 1, 2022. Apply for a Halstead Grant here.
Visa • IFundWomen Grant
Visa is partnering with IFundWomen to offer grants to Black women-owned small businesses. The program is providing 10 grants of $10,000 each as well as one year of IFundWomen Annual Coaching Membership.
To qualify for the grant, you must:
- Be a Black woman
- Have a business up and running for at least two years
- Have a minimum annual revenue of at least $24,000
Apply for the Visa + IFundWomen Grant Here.
Hidden Star Minority Grant
Hidden Star is offering $3,500 grants for minority businesses. If you’re interested, apply for the Hidden Star grant.
Small Business Administration Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) provides funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses stay open. Food businesses may be eligible to get funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location.
Recipients don’t have to repay the grant if the money is used for eligible expenses by March 11, 2023.
Apply for the SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Final Word
It’s not easy being a business owner in New Orleans or any city. Do you know of any other grant opportunities out there? Let us know in the comments.
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I think I speak for all when I say that unsolicited text messages can be annoying. Who are these people?
Well, in a word, they are most likely scammers trying to entrap you into giving up some sensitive personal information. One way they accomplish that is through a method called “smishing”
Smishing is basically when you receive a text message appearing to be legitimate, only to find out that it is from a fraudster. Usually, you find this out when it’s too late.
Why Am I Getting Spam Text Messages?
The reasons why you could be getting spam text messages are many: You could have shared your phone number on an unsecure website or to someone shiesty.
Another reason why you may be getting a lot of spam text messages may be because there’s an upcoming election in your area. Many political campaigns pay for phone lists so that volunteers can text and call potential voters.
When someone uses SMS methods, they may try to lure you into divulging your information by posing to be someone they’re not. This is called smishing.
The practice of smishing has been around for quite some time, but crooks continue to apply new twists to it.
How To Report Spam Texts
To report spam texts, all you have to do is copy the message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). You can also alert the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
How To Protect Yourself
Here’s how to avoid smishing if you have one of the major wireless providers.
Verizon
Verizon says smishing, phishing, spam text messages and text scams are increasing. “Typically, smishing scammers will send you text messages that attempt to get you to click a link and then provide personal or financial information about yourself. Smishing is serious and can lead to identity theft,” the carrier says.
If you get a suspicious text message, Verizon wants you to forward it right away to S-P-A-M (7726).
T-Mobile
T-Mobile says if you download its Scam Shield app, you can you can take advantage of the wireless provider’s free mobile scam protection tools like:
- Scam Block and Caller ID
- Voicemail-to-text
- xxxx
T-Mobile says on its website. You can activate Scam Block and Caller ID, see the calls T-Mobile has blocked on your behalf, mark favorites, and report likely scam calls.
With the app, you can report likely scam calls as well as enable voicemail-to-text, providing voicemail transcripts in the Visual Voicemail app or via text.
AT&T
Here’s what AT&T calls this scam, “This is called SMiShing because texts are SMS or “short message system” messages.
AT&T says if you receive a suspicious text message, alert AT&T by forwarding the text to 7726 (SPAM). Messages forwarded to this number are free and will not count toward your text plan. If you get a suspicious email or text, do not reply. If you suspect you are a target of fraud on your AT&T mobile phone account, you can report it to our Fraud team here. If you suspect fraud on another account, call the customer service number on your bill for help.
Final Word
Criminals are always trying to get some money out of you, so you have to stay vigilant. If you get a text message from someone you don’t know, instead of clicking on the link, see if you can do a Google search to find the company and click there.
- Don’t trust text messages from strangers.
- Never send someone who only know through text messaging your personal information.
- Never click on a link sent to you from a suspicious number.
Any U.S. citizen who believes they are a victim of smishing, spam texts or even caller ID spoofing can file a report with the FCC Consumer Complaint Center. The FCC imposes a fine of up to $10,000 per violation.
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After a two-year hiatus, the Crescent City Classic is back in New Orleans this year. The event promises to be a fun time for walkers and runners alike.
What Is The Crescent City Classic?
The Crescent City Classic is a 10k road race that is a New Orleans tradition. The race is typically held annually on the Saturday before Easter Sunday.
Produced by The Crescent City Fitness Foundation, the event beckons athletes from all over the Southeast, but especially those who live in the local area.
How To Register
To register for the Crescent City Classic, click here. Entry fees range from $45 to $60.
Aside from a family-oriented race, there are a lot of things happening around the city.
If you really want to take things to the next level, you can go out to one of New Orleans’ notable dining spots.
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Comedian Chris Rock is embarking on a world tour for the first time in five years. His Ego Death tour has some key dates in big American cities, including New Orleans.
Rock has been to New Orleans many times over the years, but never with such interest. Sales of his Ego Death tour have skyrocketed since the incident at the Oscars.
When Will Chris Rock Perform In New Orleans?
Chris Rock is slated to perform in New Orleans on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Saenger Theatre. The shows starts at 8 p.m.
Who knows? If interest continues to climb, Rock may add another show here in New Orleans.
How To Get Tickets To See Chris Rock In New Orleans
To get tickets to see Chris Rock in New Orleans, you can buy them on the Fox Theatre’s website. The prices are $49.50 per ticket as of this writing.
Final Word
Rock has established himself as a bankable movie star in addition to a top-notch standup comedian. His hit TV show Everybody Hates Chris, which hilariously chronicled his childhood, ran four four seasons on The CW Network.
New Orleans has steadily built up a flow of TV and movie productions over the years. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.
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