Adore May 2022

FROM THE EDITOR

A s I write this note, I am on a plane to Spain — my first trip out of the country since the beginning of the pandemic. It feels good to be traveling again. My college roommate and I decided on Madrid for our travel fix, because it seemed like a lot of bang for the buck for a manageable- sized destination oozing with history and culture. Hello, that sounds so much like New Orleans! No wonder people flock here, the most European city to visit in the States, for their own vacations and special occasions. In this issue, we shine the light on some of the things people see and love about our city — a dream wedding in a romantic setting, world class fine dining in a stunning hotel, and a second home away from home explicitly designed for creating a lifetime of memories in a town this unique. Sometimes it takes seeking out beautiful architecture on historic streets in a foreign country or enjoying authentic cuisine in time-honored restaurants of a faraway place to realize how amazing and restorative a visit to New Orleans is for so many people. I know I will be charmed by Madrid, but I'm also keenly aware of how lucky I am to call the Crescent City home.

photo by joshu a br a st e d

by k at y danos

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ADORE • MAY 2022