Fashioned by Spanish, French, Afro-Caribbean and Anglo influences, New Orleans created its own cuisine and music, and adopted a zest for life that resulted in its motto, Laissez les Bon Temps Roule…
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Ground zero for the new development is the Mississippi River waterfront, and leading the charge is the Audubon Nature Institute which recently reopened the Audubon Aquarium and the Insectarium following a $41 million renovation. The Aquarium now has a companion as the Insectarium has been relocated from its former home at the U.S. Customs House to its new one, right next door.
“The riverfront serves as New Orleans’ front porch, and we are excited to be part of the transformation of this vital part of the city,” says Forman. Speaking of libations, skip those overly fruity French Quarter concoctions and head straight to Loa Bar at the International House Hotel on Camp Street, just across Canal Street from the French Quarter.
Continuing the spirits theme, make it a point to visit the Sazerac House on the corner of Canal and Magazine Streets. Scattered throughout 11 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, interlaced with lagoons, are works by masters such as Henry Moore, Fernando Botero and Jaime Plenska. From Louise Bourgeois’ menacing steel spider to George Rodrigue’s lovable Red Dog, the garden’s sculptures are a delight.
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