Adore A-List 2022

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2022's MOST INFLUENTIAL NEW ORLEANIANS

By k at y danos & m i cha e l a b e chl e r | photos by chr i s gr ang e r

I ntroducing our 2022 A-Listers — the entrepreneurs, creatives, and influencers brimming with unbridled optimism and dedication to our community. Each brings multifaceted perspectives to the challenges we face. Our greatest asset has always been our people and here, we present remarkable leaders in diverse areas of expertise. With a shared commitment of preserving our history and culture, their joyous mindset is inspirational.

NOMITA JOSHI-GUPTA UPTOWN

INTERIOR DESIGNER Nomita Joshi Interior Design | SPRUCE

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO I enjoy creating beautiful spaces and striving to design future classics that can grow with my clients during the lifetime of their home. WHAT ABOUT NEW ORLEANS INSPIRES YOU? The generosity of spirit in our people during good times and the tenacity of spirit during hard times. WHAT YOU SEE AS OUR FUTURE I see a city of innovation and entrepreneurship. We have to improve literacy and education so that we can employ and empower our citizens. This change has to happen at the grassroots level — we can't wait for it to happen. FAVORITE RESTAURANT N7 FAVORITE MUSEUM Besthoff Sculpture Garden FAVORITE ART GALLERY Callan Contemporary FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS M.S. Rau Antiques NECESSARY EXTRAVAGANCE Caviar at Jewel of the South FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME The original Blade Runner SOMETHING ABOUT NEW ORLEANS THAT PUTS YOU IN A GOOD MOOD The live oak canopies are like green arms over our city, forever welcoming.

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ADORE • A-LIST 2022