2-10-15

PICK OF THE WEEK: KING CAKE!

Tis the season, and that means time to put that New Year diet on hold (though not for too long) and eat some King Cake! There are so many options for King Cake in this city, it's almost enough to make your head spin. Why not try a King Cake from one of our many talented food producers at market and make your next visit with us a one stop shop? Whether it's a decadent Praline Pecan King Cake from Challah at Me, a gluten-free and vegan cake from Girls Gone Vegan or an all natural King Cake filled with creole cream cheese from Locally Preserved, you're sure to find the right cake for you and yours. For more information on who has King Cake at which markets and information on special orders click here. Happy Mardi Gras everybody!

MARKET CLOSURES!

Due to parades rolling in the CBD, we'll be closing our Saturday market this Saturday, Feb. 14th at 11am! Be sure to come out early and get some fresh flowers for your sweet because it's Valentine's Day too! Then we'll be closed the following Tuesday, Feb. 17th for Mardi Gras Day and back to business as usual at our Wednesday market on Feb. 18th with all the fresh fruit and produce you'll need for your Ash Wednesday cleanse.     

TUESDAY'S GREEN PLATE SPECIAL

Breads on Oak is back this week with more delicious, freshly made lunch fare for us this Tuesday! This week we can look forward to a nice hearty broccoli potato soup, sandwiches for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, and more of their delicious vegan baked goods. See you out this Tuesday!

UPTOWN

200 Broadway Street near the River

Tuesday February 10 | 9 am - 1 pm

FRENCH QUARTER

1235 N. Peters St. in the French Market

Wednesday February 11 | 2 pm - 6 pm

MID-CITY

3700 Orleans Avenue near the Bayou

Thursday February 12 | 3 pm - 7 pm

DOWNTOWN

700 Magazine Street at Girod Street

Saturday February 14 | 8 am - 11 am

GREATER NEW ORLEANS PARADES

     

 

      

Mardi Gras 2015 Parades   We are the Majorettes From the Mothership sent here to help the Party People get their Groove on! And we've been busy practicing our moves for Mardi Gras. See you on the streets in these fine parades this Carnival season!

Wednesday, 2/11/15 - Mystic Krewe of Nyx
Thursday, 2/12/15 - Krewe of Muses
Sunday, 2/15/15 - Krewe of Thoth
Monday, 2/16/15 - Krewe of Orpheus

 

  

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 Wednesday, Feb. 11
Krewe of Druids, 6:30 p.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Nyx, 7 p.m., Uptown, New Orleans

 Thursday, Feb. 12
Knights of Babylon, 5:45, Uptown, New Orleans
Knights of Chaos, (time TBA) Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Muses, 6:30, Uptown, New Orleans

 Friday, Feb. 13
Krewe of Hermes, 6 p.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe d'Etat, 6:30, Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Morpheus, 7 p.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Selene, 6:30 p.m., Slidell
Krewe of Centurions, 7 p.m., Metairie

 Saturday, Feb. 14
Krewe of NOMTOC, 10:45 a.m., West Bank
Krewe of Iris, 11 a.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Tucks, 12 p.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Endymion, 4:15 p.m., Mid-City
Krewe of Isis, 6:30, Metairie

 Sunday, Feb. 15
Krewe of Okeanos, 11 a.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Mid-City, 11:45, Uptown, New Orleans
Krew of Thoth, 12 p.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Bacchus, 5:15 p.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Napoleon, 5:30 p.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Monday, Feb. 16
Krewe of Proteus, 5:15 p.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Orpheus, 6 p.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Krewe of Grela, 10 a.m., West Bank
Krewe of Argus, 10 a.m., Metairie
Krewe of Jefferson, follows Argus, Metairie
Krewe of Elks Jefferson, follows Jefferson
Krewe of Covington Lions Club, 10 a.m., Covington
Krewe of Lyra, 10 a.m., Covington
Mystick Krewe of Covington, follows Lions, Covington
Krewe of Chahta-Ima, 1 p.m., Lacombe
Krewe of Folsom, 2 p.m., Folsom
Krewe of Bush, 9 a.m., Bush
Society of Ste. Anne 8 a.m., French Quarter/Marigny, New Orleans
Krewe of Zulu, 8 a.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Rex, 10 a.m., Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Elks Orleans, follows Rex, Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe of Crescent City, follows Elks Orleans, Uptown, New Orleans
Krewe de Lune, 1 p.m., French Quarter, New Orleans

 

CITY ANNOUNCES PREPARATION IN ADVANCE OF 2015 MARDI GRAS    

NEW ORLEANS, LA-Today, the City of New Orleans provided updates on preparations as well as reminders of parking instructions, traffic restrictions and safety regulations in advance of the 2015 Mardi Gras season. Parades are scheduled to begin Friday, Feb. 6, 2015.

To keep the residents and visitors fully informed this Mardi Gras season, the City has launched a Mardi Gras Information and Updates website at www.nola.gov/mardigras

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 . The City has compiled updates on safety regulations, enforcement policies, permitting information, and helpful suggestions, including interactive parade maps in one location so that residents and visitors can be better prepared before heading out to the parades.

"With construction projects in parts of the city expected to cause heavy traffic delays, the 2015 Mardi Gras season will be challenging, but the City of New Orleans is ready," Mayor Mitch Landrieu said. "City departments have been preparing for months and together with our federal, state, and local partners, we are excited to once again host the 'greatest free show on earth.' This year, we encourage all residents and visitors to make a plan before heading out to the parades. Hosting Mardi Gras is a team effort. Let's all work together to make this the best Carnival yet."

SAFETY

The New Orleans Police Department will have officers staffed at 100% capacity throughout the city during the 2015 Mardi Gras season. They will be complemented by 150 officers from the Louisiana State Police as well as officers from other public safety agencies. The New Orleans Fire Department and New Orleans Emergency Medical Services will also have all hands on deck and be ready to respond to any emergency.

Along parade routes, the New Orleans Health Department will be manning First Aid Stations at the following locations:

*             Orleans Avenue and N. Hennessey Street on Saturday, Feb. 14;

*             St. Charles Avenue and Felicity Street on Sunday, Feb. 15 and Tuesday, Feb. 17; and

*             Canal Street and Carondelet Street on Sunday, Feb. 15 and Tuesday, Feb. 17.

The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will be monitoring all parade activity and coordinating with the National Weather Service and the United States Coast Guard helicopter that will be providing overhead coverage for all parades.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers demobilized its construction and fenced in the neutral ground along Napoleon and Jefferson Avenues. There will be limited access to the neutral ground for parade viewing along Napoleon Avenue between S. Claiborne Avenue and Laurel Street.

Along Napoleon Avenue, one river bound lane and both lake bound lanes will be open at a minimum between St. Charles Avenue and South Claiborne Avenue. Napoleon Avenue neutral ground cross-overs will be closed at S. Robertson Street, Freret Street, S. Liberty Street, S. Saratoga Street, Daneel Street, Pitt Street, Perrier Street and Coliseum Street.

ST. CHARLES STREETCAR LINE

Streetcar service will be provided along the entire St. Charles Avenue route through Mardi Gras day. On scheduled parade days, St. Charles Avenue Streetcar service will be replaced with buses from Canal Street to Napoleon Avenue beginning approximately two hours prior to parade start time to allow access to neutral grounds by parade goers. Rider alerts detailing route detours on parade days are available at www.norta.com <http://clicks.skem1.com/trkr/?c=15553&g=23503&p=ac7bfd9a5cfd1f9c536288e347c486b3&u=017bca2e87df5617f58435af030664f8&q=&t=1> .

OPERATIONS

The City will provide 650 portable toilets for public use. The Department of Property Management has begun placing portable toilets along parade routes.

See map of portable toilet locations. <http://clicks.skem1.com/trkr/?c=15553&g=23503&p=ac7bfd9a5cfd1f9c536288e347c486b3&u=fd0ea98df89953771ee9d4e69851fd2d&q=&t=1>

MARDI GRAS PARKING ENFORCEMENT

In addition to permanent No Parking signs posted along parade routes, the City will install approximately 2,000 temporary signs. Drivers are encouraged to pay close attention to where they park to avoid being ticketed or towed.

Two hours prior to the scheduled start of each Mardi Gras parade, any unauthorized vehicle on any part of the published parade route will be ticketed and towed.

Parking is prohibited on either side of the following streets two hours before and after parades:

*             Tchoupitoulas Street between Jackson and Nashville Avenues;

*             Napoleon Avenue between Tchoupitoulas Street and S. Claiborne Avenue; and

*             St. Charles Avenue between Napoleon Avenue and Canal Street.

This will ensure public safety and facilitate the flow of the Carnival Krewes (violations result in a $75 fine and seizure).

Two hours after a Mardi Gras parade ends, any unauthorized vehicle on any part of the published parade route will be ticketed and towed. This is done to clear the route for the City's Department of Sanitation (violations result in a $75 fine and seizure).

Beginning the Friday before Mardi Gras at 6 p.m. until the Wednesday after Mardi Gras at 6 a.m., no on-street parking is allowed and no vehicular traffic except those issued permits are allowed into the French Quarter between Iberville Street, N. Rampart Street, Dumaine Street and Decatur Street ($50 fine and seizure).

Parking of recreational vehicles, campers and oversized vehicles is prohibited in residential areas. It is strictly enforced during the Mardi Gras season particularly in the Central Business District, Warehouse District and Garden District.

Before, during and after the parades, the City will extend enforcement efforts into the neighborhoods adjacent to the published parade routes. This will minimize non-residential intrusion. Parking officers will primarily enforce the following safety violations:

*             Blocking a fire hydrant ($40 fine)

*             Parking in a fire lane ($40 fine)

*             Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant on either side ($40 fine)

*             Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection, or stop sign ($40 fine)

*             Parking on a sidewalk ($40 fine)

*             Parking on a traveled portion of the roadway ($40 fine)

*             Parking within 3 feet of a driveway on either side ($40 fine)

*             Parking on the neutral ground and subject to seizure ($75 fine)

*             Parking adjacent to the neutral ground ($40 fine)

*             Parking in freight/loading zone ($40 fine)

*             Parking in a handicapped zone without proper permit displayed ($500 fine)

*             Parking at an expired meter ($40 fine)

*             Parking in a Residential Permit Parking zone without a permit displayed ($40 fine)

*             Parking in the wrong direction (vehicles must park in the direction of travel on one way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two way streets) ($40 fine)

*             Vehicles that have unpaid parking tickets will be booted and/or towed.

Additionally, parking enforcement, towing staff and auto impound offices will work the following extended hours during the 2015 Mardi Gras season:

*             Now through Feb. 12 from 7 a.m. until 1 a.m.

*             Feb. 13 through Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. until 3 a.m.

*             Feb. 16 from 7 a.m. until 1 a.m.

*             Feb. 17 from 5 a.m. until 1 a.m.

For more information on parking enforcement, citizens may call:

*             Department of Public Works (Parking enforcement and information), (504) 658-8100 (answered 24 hours)          

*             Information related to Residential Parking Permits, (504) 658-8200

*             Pay and release of boot, (504) 658-8083 or 1-877-314-3767

*             Information on Ticket/Tow Appeals Hearings: (504) 658-8250

PARKS & PARKWAYS NEUTRAL GROUND ENFORCEMENT

The city's neutral grounds are the direct responsibility of the Department of Parks and Parkways; therefore, any prohibited items that are placed on the neutral grounds will be removed and disposed of immediately.

The following rules are being enforced:

*             All ladders used by parade spectators shall be structurally sound. No ladder, chairs, ice chests, chaise lounges, barbecue grills, and other similar personal effects shall be placed in intersections or between curbs of public streets during a parade.

*             Ladders, tents, grills and other personal effects shall be placed six feet back from the street curb.

*             Fastening two or more ladders together is prohibited.

*             Roping off areas of the neutral ground, public sidewalks, or other public property is prohibited.

*             Portable toilets are allowed on private property. A permit is required for those who charge a fee for usage of private portable toilets. Private portable toilets will not be allowed on neutral grounds, public sidewalks, or other public property without written consent from the appropriate governmental agency. A fine of $250 per day will assessed against the owner of the portable toilet.

*             No structures can be erected (i.e. viewing stands, bleachers) without a permit. The only allowed structures are those that are provided by the City Of New Orleans in city designated areas or those on privately owned properties that have been granted permission and issued permits by the City's Department of Safety and Permits.

GENERAL REMINDERS

*             No bulky furniture can be placed on neutral grounds.

*             Please stand behind the barricades when they are placed along streets while the parade is passing.

*             Please do not run between floats or vehicles while the parade is in progress.

*             Ladders should not be placed in the street or be tied together and should be placed back six feet from the curb.

*             Parade viewers may not throw any object at any participant in a carnival parade. Violation of this provision includes a $250 fine per violation.

*             Please do not stand or walk close to heavy equipment used in the clean-up process.

*             Items such as sofas and tents should not be placed on neutral grounds.

*             The juvenile curfew will be enforced during Mardi Gras. City curfew hours for juveniles are Sunday thru Thursday 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and Friday thru Saturday 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. In the French Quarter, the hours are Friday thru Saturday 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

SANITATION

The Department of Sanitation is responsible for cleaning the streets, neutral grounds and sidewalks after parades held on both sides of the Mississippi River in the City of New Orleans.

Up to 600 City workers, temporary workers, and contractor employees are utilized per day in clean-up efforts.

The success of Mardi Gras depends on the City returning the streets to normalcy and cleanliness as soon after each parade as possible. Therefore, cooperation from the public on parking, litter abatement, and neutral ground restrictions is vital. Vehicular traffic will be restricted until clean-up crews have passed.

MARDI GRAS 2015 PERMITTING INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIONS

REVENUE AND PERMIT ENFORCEMENT

City of New Orleans Bureau of Revenue field agents and collectors will be canvassing neighborhoods in and around parade routes to ensure businesses (including ABOs) and vendors are properly permitted. Additionally, residents or businesses charging for parking at commercial properties must be properly permitted. 501c3 organizations may apply for an exemption for a portion of the fees associated with the appropriate permits.

The sale of silly string, snap pops, and stink bombs is prohibited. Bureau of Revenue field agents and collectors will confiscate any snap pops found on mobile vendors.

Food Trucks Inspection

Unless a Food Truck Permit holder also obtained a Mardi Gras Fixed Location Vendor permit, no food trucks are allowed within 2 blocks of a parade route, from two hours before the parade starts until two hours after the parade has passed any part of the route.

Mardi Gras Event and Vending Permits

Please Visit www.nola.gov/onestop/events/mardi-gras <http://clicks.skem1.com/trkr/?c=15553&g=23503&p=ac7bfd9a5cfd1f9c536288e347c486b3&u=60d7eda3fe7b701955bd02ce3917598e&q=&t=1>  for information on:

*             Concession Stands

*             Bracing

*             Reviewing Stands

*             Temporary Parking Lot Permits

*             Portable Toilet Permits

*             Vendor Permits (including Walkers and Fixed Location Vendors)

Mardi Gras Walkers Permits

If you are interested in obtaining a Mardi Gras Walker Permit, Please visit www.nola.gov/onestop/events/mardi-gras/mardi-gras-walker-permit/ <http://clicks.skem1.com/trkr/?c=15553&g=23503&p=ac7bfd9a5cfd1f9c536288e347c486b3&u=57ecefe27b6e282a1d535c9fb2939e80&q=&t=1>  to obtain relevant materials.

Individuals interested in obtaining Mardi Gras Walker Permit to sell novelties or pre-packaged food without a fixed location can go to the Revenue office located at 1300 Perdido St., Room 1W15, during the week of Feb. 4 to obtain the necessary permits.

2015 Mardi Gras Vending Guide <http://clicks.skem1.com/trkr/?c=15553&g=23503&p=ac7bfd9a5cfd1f9c536288e347c486b3&u=db9fbbccb5081aa8dbb3df1c751ef0e3&q=&t=1>  and here to view the 2015 Mardi Gras Procedures <http://clicks.skem1.com/trkr/?c=15553&g=23503&p=ac7bfd9a5cfd1f9c536288e347c486b3&u=4f09235051690420d7ee1ea0ec715eb7&q=&t=1>

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What's in the Box?

Tuesday, February 10th through Thursday, February 12th

Can't make it to the market?

Get home delivery!*

- Strawberries (Johndales Strawberry Farm, Ponchatoula, LA)

- Herbs (Solar Earth, New Orleans, LA; Grow Your Own, New Orleans, LA)

- DOUBLE SHARE Navel Oranges (M.J. Barrios Citrus, Belle Chasse, LA)

- DOUBLE SHARE  Grapefruit (M.J. Barrios Citrus, Belle Chasse, LA)

- Green Onions (Fekete Farm, Hungarian Settlement, LA)

- Beets (Fekete Farm, Hungarian Settlement, LA)

- DOUBLE SHARE Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Minority Growers' Co-op, Bachelor, LA)

- Green Cabbage (Up To Grow Good, Cottonport, LA; Glaser's Produce, New Roads, LA)

- Collards (Up To Grow Good, Cottonport, LA)

- Tomatoes (Cajun Growers, Cut Off, LA; Tomott's Cajun Farm, Larose, LA)

- Siberian Kale (Up To Grow Good, Cottonport, LA)

*Home Delivery customers will receive an additional email in the event of delivery substitutions

Change to the Box line-up for February 10th through 12th!

Due to the sometimes-cold-sometimes-warm weather, we are unfortunately not able to have strawberries in this week's Box as planned. Instead, for both in-store and home delivery, we will be keeping you stocked for the end of blood orange season with a double share of the delicious citrus!

New in the Market

*             Romanesco!

*             Yellow Lorenzo Tomatoes!

Crunchy Pickled Beets

by Hungry Couple

Prep Time: 7 Minutes

Cook Time: 3 Minutes

6069574

Ingredients (4 Servings)

1 Large red beet (or 2 small), peeled and thinly sliced

1/2 Red onion, peeled and thinly sliced

1/2 Cup water

1/2 Cup cider vinegar

1/4 Cup sugar

1 Teaspoon salt

Instructions

Crispy Pickled BeetsAdd the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a pot, bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve.

Add the beets and onion to a jar and pour in the liquid. Let sit until slightly cooled, cover and refrigerate at least overnight.

Serve as a snack, in salads or on sandwiches.

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