Ambush Mansion

Ambush Mansion Built in 1831, the home was described as a two-story brick house with a brick kitchen in 1841.

Historic 1830s Mansion Houses Ambush Compound:

Since 1986, the mansion at 828 Bourbon Street has housed the Ambush compound including Ambush Magazine and AMBUSHonLINE offices on the first floor adjacent to the plant laden patio. Belle Lain's Magnolia Bar on the landing of the 3-floor sweeping staircase leads to the private residence of Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain consisting of the second floor e

ntry hall, palour, formal dining room, service kitchen, and internationally famous, award winning Bourbon Street balcony, and the couple's third floor bo***ir. The Ambush Art Collection, as well as the couple's numerous antiques and collectibles, are showcased throughout. History of 828 Bourbon Street:

Jean Florent Durel purchased 830 Bourbon Street along with 828 Bourbon Street in 1831 from a baker, Joseph Hecaud, and had these two townhouses built prior to his donation of 828 to his son Jean Victor in 1846. At the time, the house was described as a two-story brick house with a brick kitchen. As early as 1841, Durel is listed at 246 Bourbon Street, which may be one of these houses under the pre-Civil War numbering system for the city. When originally constructed, 828 and 830 were identical, with a stucco facade, a wrought-iron balcony, and arched openings on the ground floor, the upriver one leading to an alley. Over the years, both structures have been updated with Greek Revival and Italianate detailing.

Our first green tomato and gruyere tart... it was some kinda good!
04/16/2017

Our first green tomato and gruyere tart... it was some kinda good!

23rd King Cake Queen of Gay Mardi Gras Coronation at Ambush Mansion
02/02/2017

23rd King Cake Queen of Gay Mardi Gras Coronation at Ambush Mansion

Super Bowl, Valentine's (www.AmbushMag.com/is317) The 23rd King Cake Queen Coronation hosted at Ambush Mansion brought together a cross section of the LGBT+ community. Among the guests were eight former King Cake Queens; Captain, Kings, Queens and reps of nine krewes, Southern Decadence Grand Marshals, Easter Grand Marshals, Pride Grand Marshals, and celebs from throughout Carnival Society. The festive evening presented The Pride Queen of 2017 Monica Synclaire-Kennedy as King Cake Queen XXIII celebrating “PRIDELICIOUS: Rainbows, Stars & Stilettos”. (Photos by Hubert S Monkeys, Darwin Reed © Ambush Mag all rights reserved) (www.GayMardiGras.com)

The work of world famous Larry Graham.
01/29/2017

The work of world famous Larry Graham.

The view on Bourbon Street...Coronation of King Cake Queen XXIII of Gay Mardi Gras, Monica Synclaire-Kennedy, the "Pride...
01/22/2017

The view on Bourbon Street...Coronation of King Cake Queen XXIII of Gay Mardi Gras, Monica Synclaire-Kennedy, the "Pride Queen of 2017" (Photo by Freddie Guess)

01/22/2017

The excitement mounts in anticipation of the 23rd King Cake Queen Coronation tonight! Monica Synclaire-Kennedy will reign as the Pride Queen of 2017 celebrating PRIDELICIOUS: Rainbows, Stars & Stilettos. This year's dazzling extravaganza will be extremely special as Monica will be crowned with a vintage KCQ crown, a gift from the late King Cake Queen XVIII Rona "Tom" Conners.

The new King Cake Queen XXIII will greet invited guests at Ambush Mansion with an evening of revelry, libations and culinary delights featured in the Rainbow Feast.

The annual party is by invitation only. Admit cards are required at entry (no card, no entry). The hosts reserve the right to deny entry.

Additionally, as the 23rd King Cake Queen, Monica will lead the 30th Annual Official Gay Mardi Gras Bead Toss on Mardi Gras, Feb. 28, 2:30 pm, at Ambush Mansion Balcony, 828 Bourbon Street, following the 53rd Bourbon Street Awards.

For more information, visit www.gaymardigras.com/kcq/2017kcq.htm.

12/14/2016
12/13/2016
Reflections: Thanksgiving 2016 @ The Mansion (www.ambushmag.com/ambushmansion) (Photo by Rodd Gray: Jeffrey Palmquist, C...
12/13/2016

Reflections: Thanksgiving 2016 @ The Mansion (www.ambushmag.com/ambushmansion) (Photo by Rodd Gray: Jeffrey Palmquist, Coca J Mesa, Marsha Delain, Rip Naquin, Opal Masters & Darwin Reed)

For the first time in a few years we decided to enjoy Thanksgiving with two couples we consider family, Darwin Reed and Opal Masters, and Jeff Palmquist and Coca Mesa. Like so many out there, we took out the good crystal, the Greeson silver and Marsha's Grandmother Sadie's fine china, and set a beautiful table.

A feast was in order... of course we had roasted turkey, this year preparing it with a herb lemon butter, accompanied with four giant turkey butts (Rip's favs)! ...And did it make some delicious gravy. We made Marsha's Mama Betty's oyster cornbread dressing, old fashioned thick macaroni and cheese, and egg nog - coconut fruit salad. There was a relish tray with olives, sweet gherkins, roasted artichokes and cherry peppers.

Darwin made his famous fresh cranberry sauce with pineapple and pecans, Opal's fab green bean casserole, and they brought Rip's favorite white trash rolls (brown and serve).

Jeff made his buttery mashed potatoes and Coca her famous flan, the best this side of Mexico!

The surprise of the day was the unexpected arrival of one Rodd Gray, affectionately known as Patti Le Plae Safe, the famous Miss Gay America 1995, a very close friend of Darwin and Opal from Dallas. Rodd was a delight as always and when we met him many years ago, his stories of the romantic meeting of Dar Dar, the P**n Star, and Opal Masters brings laughter to us still to this day.

The entire meal and comraderie of friendships made this the most enjoyable Thanksgiving in recent memory at Ambush Mansion.

It's important to find the things to be thankful for in this world, and friendships, old and new make it worth living...

12/01/2016
Beautiful Sunday morning in the French Quarter!
10/23/2016

Beautiful Sunday morning in the French Quarter!

09/21/2016

Need this for our home altar...

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