too seriously. Some of the best and most enjoyable parties
celebrate our hometown, complete with fanciful homemade
quirk. These headpieces definitely brought it. Creations
of leftover Christmas tinsel, wacky pipe cleaners, and
feathers in every hue were conversation starters and party
favors all rolled into one. I had to move fast to get the hat
I wanted, but I'm not going to name names. What goes on
at Galatoire's stays at Galatoire's.
On the menu were the restaurant's famous soufflé potatoes
and a grits bar with an assortment of toppings such as
cheese, grillades, and shrimp. Libations included bloody
marys, milk punch, and a signature cocktail called "Kelly
Bird," a play on the Yellow Bird cocktail that she loves.
The lively brunch featured a jazz band and a second line,
and guests tossed beads to passersby from the balcony.
Regular New Orleans things. But as Kelly says best, "This
can't be experienced anywhere else. Tradition and culture
mean so much to the city. I've learned that even more this
year. New Orleans is truly special."
38 ADORE • MARCH 2020