Category Archives: Atelier Vie

Construction action continues in the Liquor Studio

The Rebar Bender & Cutter, ready for more action.

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Toulouse Red on the Tracks

Those were the carefree hippy days. Before the chase began. Before the scooter trips through the French Quarter at all hours of the day and night. The absinthe bottles. Henri tied to the tracks as the Amtrak Superliner approached. (It … Continue reading

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The Wheels of Government Keep on Turning

New Orleans City Council Chamber, December 15, 2011.

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Starting a distillery in New Orleans: The Times-Picayune reports hurdles in the zoning process

Nola.com reveals that “navigating the city’s zoning process might be the hardest part of making liquor.” Mark zooms around the corner of the office.

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What is Absinthe? A Dialogue

The scene: Fuzzy and Kojak are standing at the rail of notorious bar in the French Quarter. The topic of absinthe comes up, giving rise to the following spirited discussion. FUZZY So, chief, what is this absinthe? Is it legal? … Continue reading

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Self-Portrait with Boiler

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The New Orleans Times-Picayune breaks the news

Atelier Vie plans absinthe distillery in Mid-City.

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Les moyens de production d’absinthe sont pleines de la paperasserie

Les moyens de production d’absinthe sont pleines de la paperasserie. The ways of absinthe production are fraught with red tape.

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The Blank Slate Fisheye View

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Now casting: Toulouse Red

Toulouse Red was born in New Orleans in the year 2011. She burst out upon the world and her legend grew over time. Your job is to live the legend, to become Toulouse Red. Visit our MM model call and … Continue reading

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