informal
—used as a nickname for New Orleans
Jazz may have been born in NOLA at the turn of the century, but by the 1950s, the music of choice in New Orleans was rhythm & blues.—
B. Getz
B. GetzAfter earning his degree from the Culinary Institute of New Orleans, [Chef Michael] Magee went on to work with top tier NOLA chefs including James Corwell, John Besh and Michael Gulotta.—Lori Fredrich
Lori FredrichExamples of NOLA in a Sentence
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The incident took place shortly before midnight at the 800 block of South Peters Street in the city's Warehouse District, an address near the Republic NOLA nightclub, according to a press release from the New Orleans Police Department.
—Noah Osborne, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere The San Diego Legion are off this weekend; the pro rugby team next plays April 14 against NOLA Gold at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
As a multi-platinum producer, the legacy of Mannie Fresh is written not just through the generations of artists whose careers were launched by his work, but through the cultural fabric of NOLA itself — a place where a whirlwind of influences have created a wholly unique musical identity.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2024
The Ménage a Trois is made with Delamain XO cognac, Tempus Fugit Spirits crème de cacao, St. George NOLA coffee liqueur, local cream, cacao butter, liquid nitrogen and Krigler Cognac 66.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 25 Dec. 2023
To honor their rich culture, Hustlers Brass Band from NOLA performed as the couple and their guests danced with parasols and handkerchiefs.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Dec. 2023
The seasoning screams of pepper, and has a kick that feels in line with the bright NOLA flavor palate.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2023
But, like one’s taste for mayonnaise (go off, NOLA), these things vary wildly state by state.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Aug. 2023
Get to know chefs, mixologists, and bartenders in NOLA during Cocktail Week from Nov. 6-12.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2023
Noah Osborne, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere The San Diego Legion are off this weekend; the pro rugby team next plays April 14 against NOLA Gold at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
As a multi-platinum producer, the legacy of Mannie Fresh is written not just through the generations of artists whose careers were launched by his work, but through the cultural fabric of NOLA itself — a place where a whirlwind of influences have created a wholly unique musical identity.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2024
The Ménage a Trois is made with Delamain XO cognac, Tempus Fugit Spirits crème de cacao, St. George NOLA coffee liqueur, local cream, cacao butter, liquid nitrogen and Krigler Cognac 66.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 25 Dec. 2023
To honor their rich culture, Hustlers Brass Band from NOLA performed as the couple and their guests danced with parasols and handkerchiefs.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Dec. 2023
The seasoning screams of pepper, and has a kick that feels in line with the bright NOLA flavor palate.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2023
But, like one’s taste for mayonnaise (go off, NOLA), these things vary wildly state by state.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Aug. 2023
Get to know chefs, mixologists, and bartenders in NOLA during Cocktail Week from Nov. 6-12.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2023
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“NOLA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NOLA. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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