Honoring Musical Legends: Curtis Doucette and the Restoration of the Dew Drop Inn

Does the story of a forgotten cultural landmark, at the crossroads of history and music, resonate with you?

Preservationist developer Curtis Doucette breathes life into the historic Dew Drop Inn, fighting to restore its musical legacy and create a space that honors the past while embracing a diverse future.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Unearth the transformative journey of the Dew Drop Inn and its rebirth in New Orleans.
• Gain insights into how the Dew Drop Inn shaped the civil rights movement.
• Learn how the restoration project is empowering small, disadvantaged businesses.
• Appreciate the dedicated efforts to preserve the pulsating cultural and musical heritage of New Orleans.
• Discover how the Dew Drop Inn will serve as an interactive history hub for visitors.

"Our goal with the Dew Drop Inn project is to restore it to its former glory and be as close to what it used to be as possible." - Curtis Doucette

Questions and Answers about New Orleans

In this episode, Mark is enjoyed by guest Chris Masrhsall. Together, they answer listener questions about New Orleans.

Timestamps

05:05 - Top 5 Restaurants in Bywater/French Quarter or walking distance?
07:50 - Advance ticket sales for New Orleans Museum of Art?
09:25 - Connection between New Orleans and French Wine?
12:15 - Where do you beat the heat in CBD/Marigny for a drink or bite to eat?
14:05 - Do you see New Orleans population growing dramatically?
18:00 - Ways to help the Unhoused population
21:35 - Bars/restaurants in Lakefront area?
25:55 - Celebrating 25th anniversary in NOLA what 2 restaurants should they choose?
29:10 - Sailing Clubs on Lake Ponchartrain
30:40 - A 2nd Edition of the BBS Book?
31:50 - Growth of Vietnamese influence in New Orleans food
35:30 - Restaurants/Bars that locals avoid still worth a visit?
39:30 - Mark hosting a Book Club?
41:00 - New Orleans Thanksgiving plans
41:30 - Taking kids on adventures outside of New Orleans
44:45 - Any breweries that serve cocktails as well?
47:50 - Safety in the French Quarter
50:50 - How to Be a “good tourist” in New Orleans
53:40 - Streetcar episode?
54:10 - Historic ships to tour?
54:50 - What is the best seafood restaurant not fried in the French Quarter?
56:10 - Asian Market in New Orleans?
57:30 - What can ages 18-20 do when traveling to New Orleans?
1:00:10 - Lingua Madre