Where to Eat & Drink Well in New Orleans with Melissa Townsend of Milk Punch Media

Author: Scott Vicknair
Published: Thu 12 Dec 2024
Episode Link: None

New Orleans has long been a destination for incredible food and unique cocktails, and today’s guest has married a storied journalism career with a love for New Orleans’ culture and culinary scene. We’re excited to welcome Melissa Townsend, founder and chief creative officer of Milk Punch Media, to explore her incredible career and the rise of her new digital media company.

From her beginnings in journalism at Ole Miss to interviewing legendary figures like Archie Manning and Morgan Freeman, Melissa shares captivating stories about her experiences. Discover how she transitioned from print media to Milk Punch Media, and her passion for cocktails, style, and decor. Dive into the vibrant culture of New Orleans, with Melissa's top recommendations for bars and restaurants, and learn about her new edible glitter product, Disco Dust.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:27 – Her journalism journey

4:50 – People she’s interviewed

10:20 – Starting Milk Punch Media

15:48 – 3 favorite bars

18:08 – 3 favorite restaurants

22:22 – Favorite cocktail

26:45 – Style and décor

29:18 – Products

33:37 – Other marketing ventures

37:09 – Where to find Milk Punch