About Oddusee NOLA
Oddusee NOLA is a New Orleans city guide built around Black-owned business. Every restaurant, bar, lounge, barber, boutique, bakery, food truck, event hall, photographer, contractor and professional service in this directory is listed because it is Black-owned, and Black-owned businesses come first in every category, map and search result on this site.
The directory covers more than 900 published listings across the city and the parishes around it. Inside Orleans Parish that means the Seventh Ward, Treme, Central City, the Lower Ninth Ward, Gentilly, Mid-City, New Orleans East, Uptown, the Bywater, the Marigny and Algiers. Beyond the parish line it reaches Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, Terrytown, Westwego, LaPlace, Slidell, Covington, Lacombe and Hammond, so a business on the Westbank or the Northshore sits in the same guide as one on Frenchmen Street.
The culture side of the site is just as deep. Second Line Season carries the parade calendar and the route for each Sunday, with club profiles for the Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs that put those parades in the street. There are pages for the brass bands, the Mardi Gras Indian tribes, the high schools and their bands, and the neighborhoods and housing developments that shaped the city's music. The Scene covers the bars and lounges around the clock, with drink specials, who is playing, and table reservations from the listing itself. The politics section names every elected official who represents New Orleans, from the mayor and City Council to the sheriff, district attorney, coroner, assessor, court benches and the congressional delegation, alongside a plain-language guide to registering and voting.
Listings are added and kept current by hand. A business owner can be added to the guide, and an event or party can be put on the calendar, by using the Get Listed form on the site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oddusee NOLA?
Oddusee NOLA is a New Orleans city guide and directory of Black-owned businesses, bars, restaurants, events and culture. It is part of the Oddusee Media Group network of city sites.
Are all the businesses listed on Oddusee NOLA Black-owned?
Yes. The directory is built Black-owned first, and Black-owned businesses lead every category listing, map and search result on the site.
What areas does the guide cover?
All of New Orleans and the surrounding parishes, including Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, Terrytown, Westwego, Algiers, LaPlace, Slidell, Covington, Lacombe and Hammond.
How do I get my business listed on Oddusee NOLA?
Use the Get Listed form on the site. Send the business name, address, category, hours, a photo and a contact, and the listing is added to the directory and to the map.
Does it cost anything to be listed?
A standard listing in the directory is free. Promoted placement on the map and in the event hub is separate.
Where do I find second line parades and the route?
The Second Line Season section carries the season calendar, the club behind each parade, the route and the stops, with a page for each Social Aid and Pleasure Club.
How do I add an event or a party to the calendar?
Submit it through the Get Listed form. Events run on the events page and in the nightlife section alongside the bars and lounges.
How often are the listings updated?
Continuously. The date at the bottom of the home page shows when the newest listing or event on the site was published or edited.
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