SIMONE SEZ: Voices of the South – New Orleans to the Deep Delta
For as long as I can remember, I can hear the soulful voice of Mr. Okra as he drives around his weather-beaten truck humbly gracing the streets of uptown New … Continue reading
White After Memorial Day
Sips in whiter shades of pale are in vogue for summer starting Memorial Day Weekend While some cannot consider donning white before Memorial Day without hearing their mother’s fashion rules, … Continue reading
Snapshots from the Streets of New Orleans | March 2015
From the Turtle Parade at Brennan’s to the St. Patty’s Day Parade on Saint Charles Avenue with cousins. Super Sunday Tribe Watching with the Mardi Gras Indians in the Tremé Neighborhood, … Continue reading
It’s Carnival Time!
DC-area restaurants kick off a season of revelry with festive fare & spirits Mardi Gras season is in full swing and once again, Louisiana-inspired restaurants Acadiana and Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery will … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: Newbie in New Orleans
First off, I’d like to welcome myself back to the Deep Fried Diaries. I’ve had a few crazy weeks strung up in a row, but not to worry. I’m hopping … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: A blast from Easters past
Easter just seems the perfect time to whip out old pictures. I know I’m late on “Throwback Thursday,” but quite frankly, I like to throwback to old pictures any day … Continue reading
SIMONE SEZ: Mardi Gras Takes to Arlington
Well hello there! Happy Mardi Gras to all! We decided to start celebrating bright and early this morning. It was barely 7 a.m., and we had the whole crew out … Continue reading
New Orleans Jazz in DC’s Backyard
New Orleans has clearly been on my mind lately, but I’m shifting my focus to a more positive note. A musical note. There’s something about the vibrancy of the New … Continue reading
Isaac Meets Katrina (hurricane reflections)
Everyone can’t help but to draw comparisons between Hurricane Isaac and the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which was seven years ago this week. Isaac has made landfall, and we’re hoping … Continue reading
