Beyond Bourbon Street - An Insider's Guide To New Orleans

Today's episode is a Q&A show with a bit of a twist. I am joined by Shelby Westfeldt. Shelby's family has been in the coffee trading business since 1851. They also have a long family history when it comes to Carnival and the Rex Organization. Join Shelby and I as we discuss the family business and her experience as the Queen of Carnival in 2003. We then shift gears and answer listener questions about everything from coffee to the cleanest bathrooms on Bourbon Street. All this and more in today's episode. Time Stamps 2:51 Intro to Shelby Westfeldt Westfelt Brothers Coffee 10:45 Coffee trading and the Port of New Orleans 17:15 Queen of Carnival 2003 29:10 How did chicory get introduced into New Orleans coffee? 31:10 Can you describe the preparation and planning to be the Queen of Carnival? Are there traditional elements that must go into the queen's gown? Do you get to keep the crown? 35:30 What's the difference between regular roast and French roast? 36:35 What is your perfect New Orleans day? 37:45 What