Justin Alcon

Based in New Orleans, this is a blog by Justin Alcon. His posts explore family, art, nature, and technology through photos and prose.

Thanksgiving at the Gentilly Racetrack

Nov 28

Nov 28 Thanksgiving at the Gentilly Racetrack

Rediscovering the Joy of a Real Camera

Nov 26

Nov 26 Rediscovering the Joy of a Real Camera

The Joys of a Fried Bologna Sandwich

Apr 2

Apr 2 The Joys of a Fried Bologna Sandwich

Christmas at the Roosevelt Hotel

Apr 1

Apr 1 Christmas at the Roosevelt Hotel

Still Hooked on Boxing: How I learned to love the bag

Mar 27

Mar 27 Still Hooked on Boxing: How I learned to love the bag

Refurbishing an Old Stereo Cabinet: Breathing New Life into a Vintage Treasure

Mar 26

Mar 26 Refurbishing an Old Stereo Cabinet: Breathing New Life into a Vintage Treasure

A Day at Mardi Gras World with the In-Laws

Mar 24

Mar 24 A Day at Mardi Gras World with the In-Laws

Whole Smoked Brisket

Mar 22

Mar 22 Whole Smoked Brisket

Making Fondant Potatoes

Mar 21

Mar 21 Making Fondant Potatoes

A Night to (Almost) Forget: Rediscovering My Meal at Saint-Germain

Mar 20

Mar 20 A Night to (Almost) Forget: Rediscovering My Meal at Saint-Germain

Southern-Italian Fusion: The Ultimate Smoked Pork and Greens Sandwich Inspired by DiNic’s

Oct 7

Oct 7 Southern-Italian Fusion: The Ultimate Smoked Pork and Greens Sandwich Inspired by DiNic’s

Boxing as the Ultimate Cardio Workout: Why I Love It and You Will Too

Oct 5

Oct 5 Boxing as the Ultimate Cardio Workout: Why I Love It and You Will Too

An Unexpected Treat at NOBU New Orleans: Dining Like High Rollers Without Knowing It

Oct 4

Oct 4 An Unexpected Treat at NOBU New Orleans: Dining Like High Rollers Without Knowing It

A Jazz Brunch at Commander’s Palace: A Delightful Throwback to the 90s Dining Scene

Oct 3

Oct 3 A Jazz Brunch at Commander’s Palace: A Delightful Throwback to the 90s Dining Scene

Embracing Lent After a Festive Mardi Gras: A Journey of Renewal

Mar 13

Mar 13 Embracing Lent After a Festive Mardi Gras: A Journey of Renewal

Title: A Spectacular Mardi Gras: Friends, Parades, and Unforgettable Moments

Feb 27

Feb 27 Title: A Spectacular Mardi Gras: Friends, Parades, and Unforgettable Moments

How I Used Noom to Lose 20 Pounds and Workouts to Get Much Stronger

Oct 25

Oct 25 How I Used Noom to Lose 20 Pounds and Workouts to Get Much Stronger

Here’s some food I cooked

Oct 23

Oct 23 Here’s some food I cooked

Using AI at work

Oct 23

Oct 23 Using AI at work

I took a boxing class

Sep 26

Sep 26 I took a boxing class