Go run visit this popup shop before 11/30/15. It features local and national artists and showcases…read morethe wage disparity between genders. Men pay 100% of the price while women pay 66% of that...because that's the wage gap in Louisiana. In other city locations, the disparity is less so the prices are closer. The artists represented are diverse as are the crafts from textiles to pottery to coffee to jewelry to prints to photos to lotion. I found some great pieces...that may end up in my house instead of Christmas presents, oh well. They prefer credit cards and are really great to chat with as they are very enthusiastic about the shop and the artists represented. Hours are 12-7 Tuesday-Sunday.

Gorgeous!! Daniella…read moremade me a few custom pieces and I'm in love. Her work with pearls is stellar. I couldn't wait to get dressed for work this morning so that I could put on the pearl hoops she crafted. Check these out!

I ordered some custom earrings from Dani, and she DELIVERED (in all senses)! Shipping to Boston was…read morean easy $5 and SO WORTH IT for the quality and variety of earrings she sent me. I just provided her with some examples of earrings of hers (from Yelp photos) that I liked, and she knew exactly what to make me. I especially love her work with pearl- and quartz-like materials. Beautiful and such a conversation starter! I've been wearing the earrings for Zoom meetings, and they make remote life so much more enjoyable.

We stopped at the market because a Yelp search yielded another restaurant with some good reviews…read moreand oysters (which is what my Dad was really after). What a great find! It was wonderful wandering around checking out all of the eat-in options, the take-away selections, and better yet, just having such a relaxing, bright, clean place to eat. From PDR in particular, I got their brussels sprouts salad, and it was delicious. Served cold, they were shredded, lightly dressed, and served with some goat cheese & beet puree. It was a large portion, enough for us all to share with some other items, and I'd definitely recommend trying if you like brussels sprouts. The guy who I placed the order with was also very nice and ended up bringing it to me even though we were seated across the way at a different place. Give them a try; you won't be disappointed!

I've never had a bad meal here. I've eaten at PDR inside of St. Roch many times and it's always…read morebeen good. I've had a number of the things off the menu and each has well worth the purchase. At one point they had short ribs on the menu. It was served with butter beans, cherry tomatoes, and braised greens. It was a very good dish that made you feel like you were sitting at Grandma's table. The beet and mozzarella salad that they do is a nice light snack. I'm not a fan of beets at all but in this salad I guess I do like it. Probably the best dish that I've ever had from PDR is the braised pork shoulder. It was served over creamy cheese grits and braised greens. It really is the perfect dish. Everything works well together and it is something that I get over and over when I go. The cold fried chicken sandwich is good. But it is... different. The piece of chicken on the sandwich is cold so it takes some getting used to at first, but it's not bad. The tacos are pretty good too. When you're roaming around St. Roch trying to figure out what to get I recommend trying PDR.

how do you not love this place? this is a happy place. 5 stars?…read more noooooooooo! ten out of ten baby!! the sparkle. the shimmer. the shine! the glam! the glitter! the seeqqquinnnsss!!! theee caafffftaaaannnnsssss!! the fkn head wraps yall. when i die don't you dare put me in anything that isn't fringe and co.

SENSORY F*CK*NG OVERLOAD…read more That's what I think everytime I chat about Papa Ted's. Hot damn have Dawn and her team thought of everything. Reusable jars and straws? check Reusable jars and straws you can keep? check ZERO artificial flavors? check 100% vegan? check One of the best snoballs you'll ever have? CHECK Seriously, Papa Ted's is like New Orleans meets the foodie scene of Los Angeles. The passion and history of NOLA is there but with the health consciousness of LA and trends. These snoballs are not only delicious but they're so pretty. Dawn, yes THE DAWN RICHARDS from Danity Kane and her solo music career, is the proud owner of Papa Ted's. She founded and created Papa Ted's in honor of her father and grandfather and made it a point to be 100% vegan as she wanted to create an experience that was as healthy as possible for everyone to enjoy. Papa Ted's values is all about empowering the BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities, as well as, women. Totally a safe space. The snoball I enjoyed had lavender seeds, fresh bits of citrus within the syrup, and I was even able to try their other flavors before deciding. Papa Ted's also sells savory foods but I had to stay away from them due to my allergens of coconut and almond. Every flavor I had kept making me dropping my jaw, I totally loved their "Fall in a Jar". These snoballs don't have the crazy sugary rush of classic snoballs, they're artisanal and honestly could be a mocktail on it's own at some of the finest bars around town. What's pretty cool about Papa Ted pop-ups is that it's not just food. Dawn and her team also empower other local entrepreneurs by providing live music, artistry, and vendors. It's a party y'all (socially distant and safe of course). The whole team wears masks and gloves btw! I'll be back y'all!

Creative snowballs that not only taste good, but look good as well. I was so excited that I finally…read morewas able to try their snowballs. They sell out so quickly! What makes these snowballs so special is that they are vegan and organic. I had the jalapeño, watermelon stacheball. Good blend of flavor that surprised the taste buds. I also had their vegan sausage biscuit sandwich. Fluffy biscuit paired with honey, DELICIOUS. You can find their pop-up locations Instagram. The staff members were super personable and entertaining. Great customer service.