New Orleans for Locavores, Pay it Forward at Ste. Marie

NOLA? New Orleans is the fourth best American city to be a locavore in, according to a new listicle from Estately that also includes Seattle, Portland, San Fran and more. [Estately]

UPTOWN? Robert Morris reports on tonight's benefit at Tipitina's, 6:30-10 p.m., for the family of NOPD officer Rodney Thomas, who was killed last month in a hit-and-run on the interstate. $40 at the door includes free booze, food and live entertainment from Dash Rip Rock and more.[UptownMessenger]

CBD? This evening, August 15, from 4-7 p.m., Sainte Marie is hosting a happy hour with Tippy Tippens of Matter Inc, a benefit corporation that supports social change for the better. Murf Reeves has created a "pay it forward" Genever Sour cocktail, and proceeds from all you do gooders will be donated to Matter's causes that support reading, writing, and such. [Eaterwire]

Ste. Marie [Photo: Nikki Mayeux]