The south is known for its destructive hurricanes. Few have to be reminded that Louisiana seems to suffer the worst of them. The most recent was Hurricane Ida, a category 4 hurricane that made landfall on August 30, 2021, unleashed 172 mph winds upon southeast Louisiana and caused an overall $95 billion in damage. As… Continue reading Hurricane Ida vs. Louisiana Plantations
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The Carriage House Restaurant – Fine Dining at Houmas House
In my previous post about Houmas House (see HERE), I mentioned a few options for on-site restaurants, one of them being The Carriage House. Carriage House Dining Room, November 2020 (author photo) In a building attached to the Turtle Bar (old garconnierre), one can expect to find a lavish and decadent dining experience. Reservations are… Continue reading The Carriage House Restaurant – Fine Dining at Houmas House
Houmas House – Sugar Palace on the Mississippi
Few plantation homes in and around New Orleans have diversified and commercialized their historic site as grandly as Houmas House. Now, I don’t mean that in a bad way at all. Houmas House has maintained its historical integrity while also working overtime to meet the needs of the visitors and community as a whole. The… Continue reading Houmas House – Sugar Palace on the Mississippi