What’s your go to spring/summer cocktail? Lemon Drop Martinis are great for a refreshing cocktail. Here’s a simple recipe. Enjoy!!
LEMON DROP MARTINI
2 ounces quality vodka, try a citron vodka
1 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
Ice
Sugar, for glass rim
Cheers to my hometown Nola!! A must have when I visit is chargrilled oysters from Neyows Creole Cafe in Mid-City. These oysters are like no other and grilled to perfection. Located in the Mid City neighborhood of uptown New Orleans, Neyows is well known for their authentic creole cuisine. The restaurant is in my top five of favorite restaurants in New Orleans and everything on the menu is star. If you ever visit New Orleans, give Neyows a try. And don’t forget to try the Bow Wow drink!!
~XOXO
NOLA: 3332 BIENVILLE ST. | HOUSTON: 6356 RICHMOND AVE.
Found a new love for pancakes at Pancake Social. These pancakes are so buttery and will melt in your mouth. We loved everything about the restaurant from the decor to the overall joyous family atmosphere. If you are in the Atlanta area, give Pancake Social a try.
~XOXO
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Suite 185,
Atlanta, GA 30308
678.609.8696 | contact@pancakesocial.com
On this trip home to Nola, I was sure to visit my favorite poboy shop to lift my spirits. My husband and I love to sit inside Guy’s Poboys and just let the ambiance of New Orleans sink in. It’s such a great feeling to be able to relax and enjoy a good shrimp poboy all the while laughing about life. This is what Nola is all about to me.
~XOXO
Guy’s Poboys
5259 Magazine St,
New Orleans, LA 70115
Who’s ready for Easter Brunch? We definitely are. Here a simple mimosa recipe to go along with your Easter Brunch. Enjoy!!
~XOXO
Orange Creamsicle Mimosa
Orange Juice
Whipped Cream Flavored Vodka
Champagne
*For this recipe, I used store bought Orange Juice, Taaka Whipped Cream Vodka, and Andre Champagne
Yayy!! It’s finally here!! Marietta Square Market is now open for some great food and local shopping treasures. Located in the historic downtown of Marietta, GA., the market is a wonderful destination to see what this city has to offer. Whether you are enjoying a cup of Joe at Bread and Butter or sipping Matcha Green Tea at Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar, the Marietta Square Market has something for the entire family to enjoy.
~XOXO
68 North Marietta Parkway NW, Marietta GA 30060
Photos by: Haus of Kelley, LLC
There’s a neighborhood restaurant in Mid-City New Orleans that is serving up great Brunch eats. Katie’s Restaurant & Bar has been a staple in the Mid-City community since 1984. When you walk into Katie’s, you are greeted with the best southern hospitality. The menu is filled with mouth watering options that will have you thinking about your comeback visit to try them. Drinks were flowing as they should on a beautiful Sunday. The staff’s goodbye greeting, “Thanks Y’all”, gave a wonderful feeling of gratitude and unity. It was such a pleasure seeing people from all walks of life having fellowship, the best Mimosas ever, and Brunch. If you are in New Orleans or plan to visit, give Katie’s Restaurant & Bar a try.
~XOXO
Seafood Omelet | shrimp, crawfish, lump crab, mozzarella, green onion
with Andouille Cheese Grits $16
Breakfast Pizza $15
3701 Iberville Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Brunch: Every Sunday 9am to 3pm
The last Sunday Brunch of 2018 was in NOLA and had to be the greatest in my book. I had the honor of spending it with my fellow members from the Krewe of Nefertiti. The Brunch setting was placed at Jack Rose Restaurant on the famed St. Charles Ave. Everything from the food, champagne, to the decor was breathtaking. We had such a great time in fellowship and the music kept the fun and laughter going. If you are in New Orleans or plan to visit, please give Sunday Brunch at Jack Rose Restaurant a try.
Shrimp and Grits
Krewe of Nefertiti: Group Photo Credit -Dana Perry
A special thanks to Dana Perry for being a gracious host. -XOXO
The Krewe Of Nefertiti is an all female social aid and pleasure club geared towards helping those in need through community service and fundraising. For more information, please visit www.kreweofnefertiti.org
My love for Charlotte, NC has just been enhanced by the discovery it’s first female brewery. Bold Missy is awesome! When you walk in, the space is so inviting and modern. I was greeted by Lybby and given samples of the some great Brew. I chose the “Make your (Mess)age” Brut IPA and trust me it was good. Thanks to Heather and Lybby for being so welcoming and willing to humor me about Brunch ventures. I will definitely pay Bold Missy a visit on the next Charlotte trip.
~XOXO
Tap Room:
610 Anderson Street
Charlotte, NC 28205
There’s nothing like a great place to sit down and have a cup of coffee. My new go to place in NOLA is Backatown Coffee Parlour. The setting is so peaceful and quaint that you could spend so much time enjoying the morning paper, a good book read, or collaborating project ideas with friends. Backatown Coffee shop is a great addition to places to visit in NOLA.
~ XOXO
301 Basin Street, Suite 1
New Orleans, LA 70112
All photos by Haus of Kelley, LLC
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