At Redemption (3835 Iberville St., 504-309-3570; www.redemption-nola.com), the Delaune family and executive chef and partner Greg Picolo prepare what they call "New Orleans revival cuisine." ...

After his church in eastern New Orleans was destroyed by Katrina’s floodwaters, Delaune said he and his wife purchased the former Christian’s building to turn back into a place of worship.

Images from New Orleans ... Photo 16: Mary Ann Bradford prays following a catholic service at St Mary Magdalen Church in the Metairie neighborhood of Jefferson Parrish outside of New Orleans.