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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.

Missy’s Recent Articles

Crispy potato chips in a bowl for snack
Eat
Tuesday

Why Potato Chips Are Not As Unhealthy As You Think

Kettle chips are your friend.

New Orleans, LA
Events
Feb 9, 2021

How You Can Still Celebrate Mardi Gras in 2021

Short answer: very carefully.

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.

new orleans mardi gras
Lifestyle
Feb 12, 2020

How to Celebrate Mardi Gras Like a Local in New Orleans

There are almost as many misconceptions about Mardi Gras as there are airborne strands of beads at any given moment during a parade.

Bella Blue Entertainment
Travel
Nov 13, 2019

The Best New Orleans Date Ideas That Aren’t Just Getting Drinks

In a city where the booze flows round the clock and 10 million hedonistic tourists visit each year, dating options can seem almost unlimited.

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.

Molly’s Rise and Shine
Eat
Aug 13, 2019

The Best Brunch Spots in Every New Orleans Neighborhood

As The Simpsons taught us, brunch is “not quite breakfast, it's not quite lunch, but it comes with a slice of cantaloupe at the end.”

GrrlSpot
Drink
Jun 19, 2019

10 LGBTQ Bars to Check Out in New Orleans, the Most 'Anything Goes' City in America

Every year, tourists swarming the Crescent City for Mardi Gras know to expect a raucous party, over-the-top costumes, and a whooole bunch of beads.

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.