The origin of the first “cocktail” is disputed; however, New Orleans’ Sazerac is widely considered the oldest cocktail recognizable by name. It is also the city’s most iconic classic mixed drink. Originally made with the French cognac that gave it its name — Sazerac de Forge et Fils — the complex layering of ingredients usually calls for rye today.

This place, right outside of Atlanta, gives you a little taste of Mardi Gras and New Orleans. Here's where one traveler says to visit this week.

Before they fly overseas, LCD Soundsystem will head out on their previously announced U.S. spring tour, which starts next week. They hit up Phoenix, San Diego, Austin, Dallas, New Orleans, and Atlanta,

Atlanta might be miles away from New Orleans, but that’s not stopping the city from throwing down for Mardi Gras. Check out these can’t-miss parties.

Metro Atlanta is bringing the spirit of Mardi Gras to life with lively parades, festive parties, and plenty of beads, music, and Cajun-inspired eats.

Fat Tuesday is quickly approaching. For those who can’t make it to New Orleans to celebrate, these metro Atlanta bars and restaurants offer a way to join the festivities.

The New Orleans Saints have learned their fair share of lessons over the years. According to one of their former executives, he's used some of what he learned in New Orleans to help him with his new team,

Mardi Gras is a few weeks away; Atlanteans can experience a piece of the 300-year-old tradition with the King Cake Drive-Thru.

Kevin Weekes of ESPN reported Wednesday that he had been informed by NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and other sources that the league recently met with a group interested in bringing an expansion team to New Orleans. The meeting took place at the NHL's league offices in New York.

The Atlanta Hawks are in a weird place this season, due to their first-round selection being owned by the San Antonio Spurs, but Dyson Daniels has made it all worth it.

New Orleans Fire Captain John Blackwell ran towards the unknown without hesitation, fueled only by courage and an unshakable sense of duty.