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Post by tucano on Jul 31, 2019 15:19:42 GMT -5
We have booked a few days in New Orleans in late September (yes I know it's hurricane season).
Would love to hear any tips for great places to eat, quirky bars and anything unique to the area.
Already planning a jazz brunch cruise (it's touristy but when else am I get to go on a steamboat?)
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Post by tucano on Aug 1, 2019 14:07:09 GMT -5
Just found an episode of The Layover about New Orleans  |
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Post by Oweena on Aug 1, 2019 18:17:26 GMT -5
My only trip to NO was September 2005 in the week following Katrina. I was there to rescue dogs, and the city was still partially underwater and the place was decimated. I've always planned to return, and see the place in a better state but haven't made it yet. I know one of the supposedly must go places is cafe du monde for their style of coffee and a beignet. I've always wanted to visit one or more of their cemeteries, they're known for their above ground tombs. If you're interested in steamboats, how about these houses designed to look like them? www.atlasobscura.com/places/doullut-steamboat-housesIf I ever make it there I'd definitely want to take part or at least witness, a Second Line. |
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Post by Oweena on Aug 1, 2019 18:21:52 GMT -5
Oh, and I just found a schedule (and looks like a good radio station) for when the Second Lines, brass band events, and other street parties will be held: www.wwoz.org/programs/inthestreet |
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Post by tzarine on Aug 4, 2019 14:40:19 GMT -5
i always eat beignets & drink chicory coffee @ cage du monde
i eat lots of oysters & jambalaya
call me sacreligious but i find the muffaletta overrated
i had a lovely old school brunch but i cannot remember the name of the joint right now
those cemeteries are cool
definitely worth an afternoon
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Post by tzarine on Aug 12, 2019 11:13:47 GMT -5
oh, it's commander's
also galatoire's is another old school new orleans joint
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Post by tucano on Aug 12, 2019 11:41:08 GMT -5
Seriously drooling over all the food options!
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Post by tzarine on Aug 14, 2019 17:23:44 GMT -5
tucano
you will eat well
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Post by Oweena on Sept 24, 2019 13:28:36 GMT -5
From your Instagram it looks like you liked NO.
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Post by tucano on Sept 24, 2019 13:32:01 GMT -5
I loved it, Oweena.
Great atmosphere, loved the Garden District and the French Quarter (not Bourbon St which seemed like Spring Break). Drank some good cocktails, ate some po'boys and huevos rancheros (I know that's not New Orleans' food but I love them) and beignets.
Also saw a parade and a Second Line, completely by chance.
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Post by tzarine on Sept 28, 2019 9:51:02 GMT -5
yea!
beignets! po boys!
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Post by tinaja on Dec 30, 2019 10:35:34 GMT -5
All of the above! Listen to music to your hearts content. Stay up until dawn!
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Post by jimm on Jan 17, 2020 7:19:49 GMT -5
We enjoyed a Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues (if they still do it) several years ago. We were quite tiddly by noon.
Also 24oz frozen daiquiris might be tacky but they are fun. And it's NO.
Ride the street cars - I think there are 3 different lines.
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Post by tucano on Jan 17, 2020 7:26:50 GMT -5
Old thread, we went back in September!
I loved it and would love to return one day.
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