Jib 0 #1 October 7, 2004 I've been bribed with free car, 1/2 hotel and air into going to New Orleans tomorrow for the weekend. Where should I eat, drink and try not to get into too trouble? -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #2 October 7, 2004 Don't worry about trouble-you gotta do Cafe du monde for coffee and and that cakey thing that starts with "B" that I can't spell. Acme oyster house, but not the one on the quarter, and I liked CopelandsI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 0 #3 October 7, 2004 Trouble in New Orleans??????? What could possibly go wrong Once you've had enough of Bourbon ST. I'd catch a cab and go down to Frenchmen ST. Just a handful of bars there in a small area with mostly locals. Go on Fri. night and catch this http://www.jazzvipers.com/ band between 10-2am. Just a different area to check out if you want to get off Bourbon ST. I'd also hit this http://www.emerils.com/restaurants/nola/index.htm place in the Qtr for some good food. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizfowler 0 #4 October 7, 2004 Definitely have a great cup of coffee (made with chickory added) and some nice warm biengets (bin-yays) at Cafe DuMonde.... You can have great Lobster Ettoufee at the Court of Two Sisters or a nice brunch of Eggs Benedict at Brennan's (where that dish was created).... Actually half the fun includes going into some off the beaten path places for anything from wonderful Big Easy treats like a big serving of crawfish (served right on brown paper or newspapers atop your table or a tasty Muffaletta (a yummy sub/poboy type sandwich). Just have a great time, stay cool and safe....don't spend all your money in the "dance clubs" (unless you want to!)..... Tell us how it was when you get back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #5 October 7, 2004 My husband and I are going to New Orleans tomorrow too! Hope the weather doesn't suck. "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #6 October 7, 2004 I hope the weathermen are lying too! There's always the aquarium. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acensky 0 #7 October 7, 2004 There is the Hard Rock Cafe, and the Haunted History tours if you are into that kind of stuff. The zoo is pretty cool and so is the Aquarium. Gambling at the Casino don't remember the name of it but is just outside of French Quarter. Have fun !!Garbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagny 0 #8 October 7, 2004 For the best muffuletta ever, make a visit to Central Grocery on decatur. Ask anyone if you can't find it. Get one, trust me. Eat it now, pack it for later, it's all good. Oh, and if you like mushrooms try their marinated mushrooms. Just yummy! (Oh, so you know, this is a grocery, not a restaurant. I like to get the Muffuletta and then park myself somewhere to people watch and eat) Cafe du monde (also on Decatur) is a necessity for cafe-au-lait and beignets. They're good, damn good! For a kick-ass poboy, go to Mother's restaurant (401 Poydras). Try the roast beef debris po-boy, you won't regret it. Be sure to grab a few extra napkins, though, it's a sloppy one! Of course, if you're drinking...try a hurricane, you can't beat the ambience of Pat O' Briens on St. Peter. Pat O's For some good cajun food, try Mulate's Cajun Restaurant at 201 Julia Street. They play a lot of zydeco music, too, so it has a good atmosphere. Mulate's Or you could try a very popular cajun restaurant called Cafe Maspero. It's at 601 Decatur. There are lines at high traffic times, but it's definitely worth the wait. My last suggestion is to try some local beer while you're there. My favorite is Abita beer. For something a little different, try Abita's Purple Haze. Abita beer Anyway, enjoy your trip. The places I listed are popular local and tourist hot spots with really good food in a casual atmosphere. Have fun!Take me, I am the drug; take me, I am hallucinogenic. -Salvador Dali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #9 October 7, 2004 QuoteOr you could try a very popular cajun restaurant called Cafe Maspero. It's at 601 Decatur. There are lines at high traffic times, but it's definitely worth the wait. mmm... Cafe Maspero... Catfish sandwiches... Delicious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 0 #10 October 7, 2004 QuoteMy last suggestion is to try some local beer while you're there. My favorite is Abita beer. For something a little different, try Abita's Purple Haze. Abita beer Damn that makes me want to buy airline tkts. Definately have some Abita, but I must say I personally wouldn't bother with the purple haze. Ok for a sip but too sweet for my taste. Abita beer on tap, my kinda place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #11 October 7, 2004 Ooooooo...you know at least one way to a man's heart! I think I am in love with you...... Will you jump with me if I make it to Sebastian on the 17th?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #12 October 7, 2004 Dagny has some good recommendatons. Mulate's is excellent, and Abita Purple Haze is a most interesting beer. I'd stay away from Abita Turbo Dog - I've never liked that one. Make sure you have a Hurricane or three. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cajundude 0 #13 October 7, 2004 Since I'm from New Orleans and my family still lives there I'll take a crack at this. Here you go.... Enjoy your stay! BEST PLACES FOR BEIGNETS: Café du Monde 800 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA (504) 525-4544 French Quarter www.cafedumonde.com Café du Monde 4700 Veterans Boulevard Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 888-9770 Morning Call 3325 Severn Avenue Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 885-4068 BEST PLACES FOR OYSTERS: ACME Oyster Company 724 Iberville New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 522-5973 http://www.acmeoyster.com Cooter Brown’s - (All the beer brands you could ever possibly want!) 509 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA (504) 866-9104 http://www.cooterbrowns.com BEST PLACE FOR BBQ SHRIMP: Crazy Johnnie's 3520 18th St., Metairie, LA (504) 887-6641 http://www.crazyjohnnies.com (Stuffed artichoke, BBQ shrimp and filet mignon) BEST PLACES FOR PO-BOYS: Mother’s PoBoys 401 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA ACME Oyster Company 724 Iberville New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 522-5973 http://www.acmeoyster.com BEST RESTAURANT BY FAR AND A COUPLE OF OTHER GREAT ONES: Commander’s Palace (The best) 1427 Washington Avenue - Garden District New Orleans, LA (504) 899-8221 http://www.commanderspalace.com/new_orleans/index.php NOLA 534 Saint Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 522-6652 http://www.emerils.com/restaurants/index_neworleans.htm Emeril’s 800 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 528-9393 http://www.emerils.com/restaurants/index_neworleans.htm NEED A BLOODY MARY FOR THE DAY AFTER? HERE IS THE BEST (GOOD BURGERS TOO): Port of Call 838 Esplenade Avenue New Orleans, LA (504) 523-0120 BEST PLACES FOR BREAKFAST: Camilia Grill 626 South Carrollton New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 866-9573 Hummingbird Grill 804 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-9165 BEST BRUNCH: Make Reservations Court of Two Sisters | Creole 613 Royal St., New Orleans, LA (504) 522-7261 French Quarter http://www.courtoftwosisters.com/reservations.htm THEATER EVENTS: Sanger Theater 143 N. Rampart New Orleans, LA Ticket info: (504) 524-1052 http://www.saengertheatre.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jib 0 #14 October 7, 2004 Thanks to Doc, Cajundude & the rest!! -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #15 October 7, 2004 I'm jealous. I was only in New Orleans once, for about a week, and I can honestly say I don't think I had a bad meal there! Be prepared to loosen yur belt a notch or two! I soooooooooooo need to go back one of these days! This thread is making me hungry. Not food related, but if you're into that sort of thing, I took a cemetary tour from the Voodoo museum. It was fascinating- got a lot of local history and took a walk through the big cemetary. And this IS food related. I don't know if they still do it, but I took a half day cooking class also- learned how to make gumbo, jambalaya and bread pudding. Never got the hang of the pralines, although I still have the recipe! That was offered through a cooking supply store (the New Orleans equivalent of a Williams Sonoma?) near the waterfront if I'm not mistaken. It was a while ago, but it was a surprisingly fun thing to do! (And we got a good meal out of it too!) Oh, and take a street car through the garden district! We also went to the aquarium- that was great! And we did a bayou tour as well. Wow, I really need to go back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bhammond 0 #16 October 7, 2004 If you are going with a significant other .. I highly recommend the Red Room..... awesome food and live music you cant believe ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowwhite 0 #17 October 7, 2004 QuoteIf you are going with a significant other .. I highly recommend the Red Room..... awesome food and live music you cant believe ... Go to "Christians" WAY off the beaten path and have a FABULOUS meal. Recommended to me by our Chief of Police who had been the assistant Chief in N.O. Then go to almost ANY alley in the French Quarter and listen to the corner musicians play. Throw a buck in their case, you will hear the best music in town. Buy a hurricane on Bourbon Street, just so that you can say that you did. Go on a midnight swamp tour, midnight cemetary tour, hell ANY midnight tour in N.O. is fun! Then in the morning have a great breakfast at the Two Sisters, and be sure that it includes the Quiche with artichokes. Take a trolley tour of the garden district, and finish with coffee and beniets at DuMonde. Yup, that's what I did when I was there. Just wish I hadn't gone alone. Btw, if you like to shop (which I don't) I understand that the riverwalk has nice shops.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #18 October 7, 2004 Nice, I've been wanting to go visit NO again. Only spent 2 days there 6 years ago and had a blast. Definitely bookmarking this thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites edwinsneller 0 #19 October 7, 2004 Mmmmmm....muffuletta. It's been so long since I had good New Orleans muff. I thought the Napoleon House had great muffs. Hmmmm...wonder if they'll fedex me a few?--- Some days it's not even worth the effort to chew through the restraints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybill 22 #20 October 8, 2004 Hi Jib, One more place for seafood to add to your list, "R & O's" out on the lakefront. Also for local beer try a good cold DIXIE. Enjoy!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jrgskyjump 0 #21 October 8, 2004 Houston's steakhouse on St. Charles for steak.....and Samuels directly across the street for crawfish. You can take the trolly from the French Quarter to get there. Have fun!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites markd_nscr986 0 #22 October 8, 2004 O'Flaherty's pub,and the Gumbo Shop for a "po boy"Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Opie 0 #23 October 16, 2004 So how was New Orleans?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jib 0 #24 October 17, 2004 I don't like cities but I loved it. Antoines -- excellent Acme Oyster Bourbon Street Harrahs gave me $100 for sitting at a table for 4 hours Cafe du Monde Commanders Palace Dinner -- very good, date place Bourbon Street again (went to the worst strip club on the planet!!!!!! I think the groom's definitely getting married now!) Mothers The only thing I missed because of leaving early was jazz brunch and a Mufuletta @Central Grocery I liked Dixie Voodoo better than Abita beer. We stayed @ the Wyndham Canal and would go back. I can't wait to go back! -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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popsjumper 2 #11 October 7, 2004 Ooooooo...you know at least one way to a man's heart! I think I am in love with you...... Will you jump with me if I make it to Sebastian on the 17th?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #12 October 7, 2004 Dagny has some good recommendatons. Mulate's is excellent, and Abita Purple Haze is a most interesting beer. I'd stay away from Abita Turbo Dog - I've never liked that one. Make sure you have a Hurricane or three. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #13 October 7, 2004 Since I'm from New Orleans and my family still lives there I'll take a crack at this. Here you go.... Enjoy your stay! BEST PLACES FOR BEIGNETS: Café du Monde 800 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA (504) 525-4544 French Quarter www.cafedumonde.com Café du Monde 4700 Veterans Boulevard Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 888-9770 Morning Call 3325 Severn Avenue Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 885-4068 BEST PLACES FOR OYSTERS: ACME Oyster Company 724 Iberville New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 522-5973 http://www.acmeoyster.com Cooter Brown’s - (All the beer brands you could ever possibly want!) 509 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA (504) 866-9104 http://www.cooterbrowns.com BEST PLACE FOR BBQ SHRIMP: Crazy Johnnie's 3520 18th St., Metairie, LA (504) 887-6641 http://www.crazyjohnnies.com (Stuffed artichoke, BBQ shrimp and filet mignon) BEST PLACES FOR PO-BOYS: Mother’s PoBoys 401 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA ACME Oyster Company 724 Iberville New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 522-5973 http://www.acmeoyster.com BEST RESTAURANT BY FAR AND A COUPLE OF OTHER GREAT ONES: Commander’s Palace (The best) 1427 Washington Avenue - Garden District New Orleans, LA (504) 899-8221 http://www.commanderspalace.com/new_orleans/index.php NOLA 534 Saint Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 522-6652 http://www.emerils.com/restaurants/index_neworleans.htm Emeril’s 800 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 528-9393 http://www.emerils.com/restaurants/index_neworleans.htm NEED A BLOODY MARY FOR THE DAY AFTER? HERE IS THE BEST (GOOD BURGERS TOO): Port of Call 838 Esplenade Avenue New Orleans, LA (504) 523-0120 BEST PLACES FOR BREAKFAST: Camilia Grill 626 South Carrollton New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 866-9573 Hummingbird Grill 804 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-9165 BEST BRUNCH: Make Reservations Court of Two Sisters | Creole 613 Royal St., New Orleans, LA (504) 522-7261 French Quarter http://www.courtoftwosisters.com/reservations.htm THEATER EVENTS: Sanger Theater 143 N. Rampart New Orleans, LA Ticket info: (504) 524-1052 http://www.saengertheatre.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #14 October 7, 2004 Thanks to Doc, Cajundude & the rest!! -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #15 October 7, 2004 I'm jealous. I was only in New Orleans once, for about a week, and I can honestly say I don't think I had a bad meal there! Be prepared to loosen yur belt a notch or two! I soooooooooooo need to go back one of these days! This thread is making me hungry. Not food related, but if you're into that sort of thing, I took a cemetary tour from the Voodoo museum. It was fascinating- got a lot of local history and took a walk through the big cemetary. And this IS food related. I don't know if they still do it, but I took a half day cooking class also- learned how to make gumbo, jambalaya and bread pudding. Never got the hang of the pralines, although I still have the recipe! That was offered through a cooking supply store (the New Orleans equivalent of a Williams Sonoma?) near the waterfront if I'm not mistaken. It was a while ago, but it was a surprisingly fun thing to do! (And we got a good meal out of it too!) Oh, and take a street car through the garden district! We also went to the aquarium- that was great! And we did a bayou tour as well. Wow, I really need to go back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhammond 0 #16 October 7, 2004 If you are going with a significant other .. I highly recommend the Red Room..... awesome food and live music you cant believe ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #17 October 7, 2004 QuoteIf you are going with a significant other .. I highly recommend the Red Room..... awesome food and live music you cant believe ... Go to "Christians" WAY off the beaten path and have a FABULOUS meal. Recommended to me by our Chief of Police who had been the assistant Chief in N.O. Then go to almost ANY alley in the French Quarter and listen to the corner musicians play. Throw a buck in their case, you will hear the best music in town. Buy a hurricane on Bourbon Street, just so that you can say that you did. Go on a midnight swamp tour, midnight cemetary tour, hell ANY midnight tour in N.O. is fun! Then in the morning have a great breakfast at the Two Sisters, and be sure that it includes the Quiche with artichokes. Take a trolley tour of the garden district, and finish with coffee and beniets at DuMonde. Yup, that's what I did when I was there. Just wish I hadn't gone alone. Btw, if you like to shop (which I don't) I understand that the riverwalk has nice shops.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #18 October 7, 2004 Nice, I've been wanting to go visit NO again. Only spent 2 days there 6 years ago and had a blast. Definitely bookmarking this thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinsneller 0 #19 October 7, 2004 Mmmmmm....muffuletta. It's been so long since I had good New Orleans muff. I thought the Napoleon House had great muffs. Hmmmm...wonder if they'll fedex me a few?--- Some days it's not even worth the effort to chew through the restraints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #20 October 8, 2004 Hi Jib, One more place for seafood to add to your list, "R & O's" out on the lakefront. Also for local beer try a good cold DIXIE. Enjoy!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrgskyjump 0 #21 October 8, 2004 Houston's steakhouse on St. Charles for steak.....and Samuels directly across the street for crawfish. You can take the trolly from the French Quarter to get there. Have fun!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #22 October 8, 2004 O'Flaherty's pub,and the Gumbo Shop for a "po boy"Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 0 #23 October 16, 2004 So how was New Orleans?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #24 October 17, 2004 I don't like cities but I loved it. Antoines -- excellent Acme Oyster Bourbon Street Harrahs gave me $100 for sitting at a table for 4 hours Cafe du Monde Commanders Palace Dinner -- very good, date place Bourbon Street again (went to the worst strip club on the planet!!!!!! I think the groom's definitely getting married now!) Mothers The only thing I missed because of leaving early was jazz brunch and a Mufuletta @Central Grocery I liked Dixie Voodoo better than Abita beer. We stayed @ the Wyndham Canal and would go back. I can't wait to go back! -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
