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Could New Orleans' Public Drinking Culture Disappear?
Famed for its laissez-faire attitude toward sin, New Orleans has been slowly but surely cleaning up its act. After a smoking ban recently passed, some wonder if the city's culture of public drinking is under threat.
New Orleans Bartenders Miss the Sweet Smell of Cigarettes
At the stroke of midnight on April 22, it became illegal to smoke cigarettes in New Orleans’ many bars, casinos, and restaurants. It was a real blow to a city that openly promotes its love of classic debauchery: booze, sex, and tobacco.
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