Games People Play

Heading to Hampton Roads? If you want to show off your skills, brush up on the rules for cornhole. Just don't make any plans. Tory was tossing corn until 3:3o a.m.

Boogaloo Eats

When out at the grounds for three days, we all get hungry. Here some of our favorites from this year's Boogaloo:

1. Oyster Platter. AW Shucks provided tasty Louisiana oysters. Apparently, the Chesapeake has been re-stocked with Louisiana oysters, which handle diseases better. Regardless, very tasty raw oysters.

2. Potato Chip Encrusted Crab Cake. Chips seal in the moisture, and the whole thing is deep fried. Very tasty!

3. Havana. Any time you can roll into a place with 20 artists at 1o:00 p.m. on Sunday night, and have a good meal, we have to give them props. Had the paella, Yolanda had the ropa vielo, both quite good.

4. Ribs from Farm Fresh Market. A nice break from all the fried food. Slow cooked ribs in a tangy sauce. Dry rub could have used some cumin and cayenne, but we're not complaining

Boogaloo Saturday

Good day two at the Bayou Boogaloo. It threatened rain, but turned out rather lovely. Solid sales, with some good size paintings moving, which is always nice. Really top notch music with Anders Osborne, Bonerama, Radiators, and Dr. John. Bonerama Horns sat in with the Rads and the Dr., which was a treat.

Every time I come here, I'm impressed and humbled by the love people have for New Orleans. Lots of people wearing Tulane, LSU and Saints gear, Jazz Fest prints, and hats and tees from NOLA festivals large and small. People singing along to "Suck the Heads" and "Iko-Iko". Not news to anyone reading this blog, but another reminder of how important our local culture is, and how necessary it is to support it and help it grow.

Photo Time

Some photos from day one of the Bayou Boogaloo

Norfolk from the ferry

In fairness, andouille is a tough word to spell

Tami Curtis Ellis and Soleil

Tony Nozero feeling optimistic