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  • The Extraordinary History of New Orleans’ Mafia, Part 2

    The Extraordinary History of New Orleans’ Mafia, Part 2

    When we left off in Part 1, tensions were rising between two factions of the Italian mob in New Orleans. Police chief David Hennessy was making progress in mediating peace between the sides, but ultimately fell short when, in 1890, he was shot dead. Non-Italians in the Crescent City were furious. Two hundred and fifty…

  • The Extraordinary History of New Orleans’ Mafia, Part 1

    The Extraordinary History of New Orleans’ Mafia, Part 1

    Speakeasies are all the rage these days. New Orleans has one downtown, below the Orpheum Theater, called “Double Dealer.” It’s a throwback to the 1920s, when shady characters with memorable nicknames (think national figures such as “Scarface,” “Lucky Lucciano,” and “Ice Pick Willie”) illegally provided Prohibition-weary New Orleanians with the booze they so badly wanted.…

  • Unraveling the Once-Disastrous, Now-Delicious History of Saint Joseph’s Day

    Unraveling the Once-Disastrous, Now-Delicious History of Saint Joseph’s Day

    Just because Carnival season is over doesn’t mean the unique holidays celebrated in and around New Orleans suddenly come to an end. In fact, Saint Joseph’s Day is just around the corner. The celebration, taking place on March 19 each year, is commemorated around the world. In southeast Louisiana, it is primarily enjoyed by the…