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Here are just a few New Orleans businesses that are special to us. They are all struggling in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and need your support. Each, in their own way, represent the culture that is New Orleans.

HOUMAS HOUSE www.houmashouse.com
" Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is so much more than just a tour of a grand antebellum estate. Experience the southern splendor of 'The Sugar Palace' when you step into 16 rooms filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork."

TEE MULATE'S www.mulates.com
After suffering major damage during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Mulate's The Original Cajun Restaurant is reopening on Wednesday, January 11th as Tee Mulate's, a smaller version of the long-time favorite.

Tee Mulate's, formerly used only for private parties is located at 743 Convention Center Boulevard, in the same building as Mulate's. The dark wood chairs and the red-checkered table cloths give each customer a warm feeling with a sense of being home. The butter colored walls are decorated with the works of various Louisiana artists such as George Rodrigue, Earl Hebert, Greg Guirard, and Francis Pavy.

www.BuildBackNewOrleans.com
Helping to raise money to build back the city we love.

BYWATER  BAR-B-QUE
3162 DAUPHINE ST NEW ORLEANS, LA (504) 944-4445 ---
Rodrigue's favorite lunch spot re-opened early December, freshly painted and better-than-ever.

K-Paul's www.kpauls.com
Chef Paul Prudhomme and George Rodrigue have been friends since the early 1980s and neighbors for the past 3 years. They've worked together on promoting Louisiana culture through festivals throughout the country. Rodrigue also painted the Chef's portrait several times, and frequents his restaurant. They've re-opened their French Quarter restaurant and Chef is presently in New Orleans providing meals for recovery workers.

Trashy Diva  www.trashydiva.com
Wendy Rodrigue's favorite New Orleans boutique, complete with original designs by Candice and Robyn. These gals have always had a fabulous website ---- and are relying on it now, as they work towards getting their Magazine Street and French Quarter boutiques up-and-running again.  Take a chance on a new dress with a vintage pattern, or remember them as you shop for birthdays and holidays.

The Tennessee Williams New Orleans Literary Festival www.tennesseewilliams.net
One of the best literary festivals in the country --- and it’s still on-track for spring.  

The New Orleans Museum of Art   www.noma.org
At last re-opens on March 3, offering free admission for all Louisiana residents.

David Harouni www.harouni.com
Another great New Orleans artist, and friend of George and Wendy. You can find David most days working in his gallery at 829 Royal Street in the French Quarter.

Restaurant August www.rest-august.com and Besh Steakhouse http://www.harrahs.com/our_casinos/nor/dining/dining_detail_01.html
Let Chef John Besh dazzle you on your next visit to New Orleans, either at the elegant Restaurant August or the exceptional Besh Steakhouse in Harrah's Casino, which also boasts a collection of Rodrigue Blue Dog paintings.