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Missy Wilkinson

Missy Wilkinson is special sections editor for Gambit, an alt-weekly in New Orleans. Her debut young adult novel, Destroying Angel, was released this year by Torquere Press. She has written for xoJane.com, HelloGiggles.com, BRIDES, Country Living, and other outlets, and she blogs at www.nowlistenmissy.com. She enjoys running, costuming, and playing synth-heavy pop songs on her keyboard.

Latest Posts From Missy

Café Lafitte
Drink
Jun 5

14 LGBTQ+ Bars in New Orleans That Keep the Party Going All Year Long

Leather bars, bumpin’ balconies, and other queer spaces in New Orleans.

Crispy potato chips in a bowl for snack
Eat
Jan 19

Why Potato Chips Are Not As Unhealthy As You Think

Kettle chips are your friend.

types of non-dairy milk
Eat
Feb 9, 2021

What You Actually Gain From Cutting Dairy Out of Your Diet

Almond milk, soygurt, fermented cashew cheese… all these dairy imposters and others are slowly taking over the refrigerated food section.

French Quarter Festival
Events
Mar 4, 2020

Everything You Need to Do in New Orleans This Spring

Don’t be sad that Mardi Gras is over.

Domenica
Eat
Nov 6, 2019

Grab a Slice at One of These New Orleans Pizza Shops

New Orleans isn’t really known for its pizza.

French Quarter Easter Parade
Events
Apr 17, 2019

How to Navigate the Big Easter Parades in New Orleans

Let’s get one thing out of the way: while it’s true that New Orleanians are a show-offy bunch, seizing any opportunity to dress up and strut through the streets, there is at least some historic precedent to our Easter parades.

The 13th Gate
Events
Oct 12, 2018

The Creepiest Haunted Houses in New Orleans to Visit Right Now

There’s actually plenty to be scared of when you think of New Orleans’ haunted history -- that’s why the city is known for hosting one hell of a ghost tour.

Toups South
Eat
Mar 26, 2018

The Most Delicious Easter Brunches in New Orleans This Year

Everyone knows brunch is an inherently ridiculous excuse to eat like a child while day drinking, and Easter brunch in New Orleans is no different.

The Atomic Burger
Eat
Aug 16, 2017

The Best Burgers in New Orleans

They’re the food that spawned roughly a million fast-food chains.

James Cage
Events
Mar 3, 2017

The Coolest Things to Do in New Orleans This Summer

What’s the best thing you can do in New Orleans this summer?

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eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
Health
Jan 27, 2017

There's Now a Way to Literally Erase Fear From the Brain

If Hollywood has taught us anything about experimental brain procedures that eradicate painful memories, it's this: Participants will regret the procedure halfway through and want to keep their memories.

tanning bed
Health
Jan 23, 2017

They're Trying to Ban Kids From Using Tanning Beds, Which Should Probably Already Be a Rule?

The Colorado high school I attended in the 1990s had a designated student smoking area.