Adore March 2020

too seriously. Some of the best and most enjoyable parties celebrate our hometown, complete with fanciful homemade quirk. These headpieces definitely brought it. Creations of leftover Christmas tinsel, wacky pipe cleaners, and feathers in every hue were conversation starters and party favors all rolled into one. I had to move fast to get the hat I wanted, but I'm not going to name names. What goes on at Galatoire's stays at Galatoire's. On the menu were the restaurant's famous soufflé potatoes and a grits bar with an assortment of toppings such as cheese, grillades, and shrimp. Libations included bloody marys, milk punch, and a signature cocktail called "Kelly Bird," a play on the Yellow Bird cocktail that she loves. The lively brunch featured a jazz band and a second line, and guests tossed beads to passersby from the balcony. Regular New Orleans things. But as Kelly says best, "This can't be experienced anywhere else. Tradition and culture mean so much to the city. I've learned that even more this year. New Orleans is truly special."

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ADORE • MARCH 2020