A few days in New Orleans
Mar 20, 2018, 6:12 pm
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Ah, I should have mentioned that Acme was chosen by the conference organizers, not my very particular friend. I'm off to dinner there in a few minutes, and I already knew not to have high hopes.
He got us po boys from Magazine for lunch. Mine was shaping up to be tasty but it exceeded my tolerance for messy eating before I could eat enough to be sure.
He got us po boys from Magazine for lunch. Mine was shaping up to be tasty but it exceeded my tolerance for messy eating before I could eat enough to be sure.
Pęche was excellent for lunch today. Heading to Toups in twenty minutes!
Mar 20, 2018, 11:22 pm
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Mar 24, 2018, 7:07 pm
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Live entertainment by Jeremy Davenport is offered on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Mar 24, 2018, 7:34 pm
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My final New Orleans meal for this visit was at N7. They have a formidable wine list and knowledgeable sommelier. Grilled bok choy was a delicious appetizer, and the duck ŕ l'orange was very good. I'm not a fan of the "can to table" offerings (yes, this is seemingly a real thing). Some of the fancy canned seafood was pretty tasty but I prefer to eat food that's actually cooked at the restaurant.
Mar 24, 2018, 8:50 pm
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OK, if you really want to hear some music from the 50's while seated and sipping on some excellent cocktails, I recommend Davenport Lounge at the Ritz Carlton (900 block of Canal). We were there this past Wednesday. It may be much more mainstream when compared to the other recommendations but it was great. Five-piece band including the singer. Old time club type atmosphere.
Live entertainment by Jeremy Davenport is offered on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Live entertainment by Jeremy Davenport is offered on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Mar 25, 2018, 10:38 am
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OK, if you really want to hear some music from the 50's while seated and sipping on some excellent cocktails, I recommend Davenport Lounge at the Ritz Carlton (900 block of Canal). We were there this past Wednesday. It may be much more mainstream when compared to the other recommendations but it was great. Five-piece band including the singer. Old time club type atmosphere.
Live entertainment by Jeremy Davenport is offered on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Live entertainment by Jeremy Davenport is offered on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
(In fairness to Jeremy Davenport, he’s hugely popular. Hence his nightly gig at the Ritz.)
Last edited by Blumie; Mar 26, 2018 at 2:55 am
Mar 27, 2018, 9:44 pm
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It would have been extremely unwise to try to steal a 500-lb Bengal Tiger without his cage. Just saying.
Mar 29, 2018, 3:28 am
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Mar 29, 2018, 12:14 pm
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Apr 10, 2018, 11:22 pm
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Update: My wife and I had an awesome time in NOLA last month. I just wanted to come back and thank everyone for their suggestions.
Like most trips I plan we end up seeing/doing about 10-15% of the things on my list. The mind is willing but the flesh is weak.
Highlights for us, in no particular order, were:
-WWII Museum (note to self: do not do this during Spring Break)
-City bus tour with Cajun Encounters
-Tour of Laura & Oak Alley Plantations
-Frenchmen Street for music
-Bourbon St. for "entertainment"
-Cemetery tour
-Lots of good meals
Like most trips I plan we end up seeing/doing about 10-15% of the things on my list. The mind is willing but the flesh is weak.
Highlights for us, in no particular order, were:-WWII Museum (note to self: do not do this during Spring Break)
-City bus tour with Cajun Encounters
-Tour of Laura & Oak Alley Plantations
-Frenchmen Street for music
-Bourbon St. for "entertainment"
-Cemetery tour
-Lots of good meals
Apr 11, 2018, 6:59 am
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Update: My wife and I had an awesome time in NOLA last month. I just wanted to come back and thank everyone for their suggestions.
Like most trips I plan we end up seeing/doing about 10-15% of the things on my list. The mind is willing but the flesh is weak. Highlights for us, in no particular order, were:
-WWII Museum (note to self: do not do this during Spring Break)
-City bus tour with Cajun Encounters
-Tour of Laura & Oak Alley Plantations
-Frenchmen Street for music
-Bourbon St. for "entertainment"
-Cemetery tour
-Lots of good meals
Like most trips I plan we end up seeing/doing about 10-15% of the things on my list. The mind is willing but the flesh is weak.
Highlights for us, in no particular order, were:-WWII Museum (note to self: do not do this during Spring Break)
-City bus tour with Cajun Encounters
-Tour of Laura & Oak Alley Plantations
-Frenchmen Street for music
-Bourbon St. for "entertainment"
-Cemetery tour
-Lots of good meals
Apr 14, 2018, 5:02 pm
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The list Blumie put together for the last week of March pretty much meets my musical taste exactly, except for Helen Gillet whom I do not care for At. All. (Saw her at Bacchanal in January.) Bacchanal itself is a great spot though, even if one Uber driver I had recommended it as “Back Channel”
Elsewhere in Bywater, I can wholeheartedly recommend Bywater Bakery (excellent food/baked goods and they have music on weekends), Parleaux Beer Lab (microbrewery) and The Joint (BBQ). I too am really enjoying this thread and getting some good ideas from it.