Here at Red Beans and Life, we know that New Orleans is a great place to have a good time, but we also won’t deny there is a dark side to the city. Here, we hope to publicize and promote the many helpful non-profits doing great work in the city. …

Staying in New Orleans just got cheaper. But who is really benefiting from Airbnb in New Orleans?

Here at RB&L, we take coffee very seriously. I mean, when you’ve been up all night….studying…..you need the good stuff to get you through the grueling day. If you’re like me, coffee isn’t just a drink. It’s a sweet nectar that stops you from killing the idiots you encounter throughout …

Swimsuit season is approaching...

Looking for something fun to do tonight? It’s hump day, so let’s celebrate making it through this much of the week and go do something fun tonight in the Big Easy. Instead of hanging out that usual dive bar or at a friend’s house, here are a few things you …

So you’re probably feeling the after effects of festivaling all weekend. I can’t blame you, it means you left it all on the field. How could you not? I mean, Arcade Fire second lining through the crowd? Jimmy Buffet and Allen Toussaint playing on stage together? Jamming with your parents …

After I read about the proposal to bring Jazzland back to the New Orleans area, I won’t lie, I was super excited. Who doesn’t like amusement parks? Roller coasters, cotton candy, and no clowns (they are for circuses and of the devil).  As the summer months approach, I start about all …

So you’ve been following all of our happy hours and bar crawls, the restaurant reviews and the sports re-caps here on Red Beans and Life? So you probably think you’re an expert on where to go in the city? But where are you bringing your tourist friends when they visit? …

So you’ve been paying attention to our posts concerning the best cocktails to try or the best way to drink your way across the city, and now you’re paying the price. We’d like to say we’re sorry, but we’re not you ungrateful little baby. But here is our way of …

Are you smart? Are you competitive? Do you like trash-talking? Then Trivia Night at your local bar is where you should be!