so jayle is allowed to lead with his elbow on rebounds
that's a flagrant foul!
to dray
www.crt.state.la.us
I stayed right above the Lower Garden District and adjacent to the Warehouse District the last time I went and it was fine moving around. Not sure if you're going dolo, with the homies or your partner but here's a list of reccos I got from my last trip there when I went with my girl. It served me pretty well and could be of good use to you:
Here is a link to the flowchart (which is pretty epic):
Below is another extensive list given to me by a couple that I know. Some overlap but they also give a pretty good overview of NOLA, the area and other tips.
The Nola Guide
Attached is an (admittedly overwhelming) list of places to eat, drink, and listen to music in New Orleans. Still, it’s probably on the tip of the iceberg. The list is sorted by type of place and part of town. Most reviews came from elsewhere, so I won’t take credit/blame.
Note that the area of town breakdowns are more general than you will find when you are down there – Downtown on this list includes the Quarter, warehouse district, and a little of the surrounding area. In the past, picking neighborhoods for a destination was important because getting between them was hard if you had to find a cab or rely on the unreliable streetcar. Now, finally, Uber is a thing in Nola, so bouncing between nearby neighborhoods for pre-dinner drinks/dinner/music, is much easier. When it starts pouring rain, there is usually more demand than supply for Ubers, so surge pricing can jump to 4.0x or more – if you’re not in a hurry, wait it out for a few minutes, it never pours long in Nola and the prices will come back down. Uptown and downtown are connected by the historic streetcar line that runs up St. Charles Avenue, which is slow and unreliable if you are in a hurry to get somewhere, but is great for one trip if you are staying Downtown and want to take it to somewhere Uptown and see the amazing houses along the way. Bring a drink with you (see below).
Amazingly, New Orleans still does not have open container laws. You are free to carry open alcohol with you, and drink it, in public. Bars and restaurants are always happy to give you a “go cup” if you want to head somewhere else but haven’t finished your drink. Unless they are worried about you spilling, or your “condition,” cabs and Ubers will generally let you bring your drink.
It’s pronounced “CHOP-a-TWO-liss.”
In addition to all the things listed here, check the calendar for Bag of Donuts, one of the best cover band shows you will ever see (they are based on Nola and play there regularly), and for any parades (they pop up for all sorts of things besides just Mardi Gras).
I won’t tell you to have a blast, because it’s impossible not to in New Orleans.
THINGS TO DO IN NEW ORLEANS
March 2016
(as compiled by ####)
This is a “positive” list and based on our experience. If you have questions about things not on this list, ask me and I may be able to tell you why they aren’t on the list or maybe that I overlooked them or maybe I just haven’t experienced them.
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[TD]WHERE[/TD]
[TD]WHAT[/TD]
[TD]WHERE & CONTACT[/TD]
[TD]COMMENTS[/TD]
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[TD]FRENCH QUARTER[/TD]
[TD]ATTRACTIONS &
THINGS TO DO[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Walk the French Quarter[/TD]
[TD]Walk across Canal Street.[/TD]
[TD]Contrary to its reputation, I think that the French Quarter is best enjoyed during the day. That is admittedly an architect’s opinion and it reflects my bias against Bourbon Street, where the architecture plays second fiddle to nighttime’s neon and other well-known distractions. Royal Street and Chartres Street and the numerous cross streets are loaded with wonderful architecture and antique shops. When you’ve had your fill of that, you will likely enjoy Bourbon Street. But it does have its highs and lows.[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]The Cabildo
(Part of the Louisiana State Museum)
[/TD]
[TD]701 Chartres Street on Jackson Square. (504) 568-6968
[/TD]
[TD]On Jackson Square: In 1803, the Cabildo was the site of the Louisiana Purchase transfer, which doubled the United States’ land-area. The Cabildo served as New Orleans City Hall until 1853 when it became the headquarters of the Louisiana State Supreme Court and saw the landmark Slaughterhouse and Plessy vs. Ferguson decisions. Opening January 2015: “The Battle of New Orleans in American Culture” celebrating the bicentennial of the battle.
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[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]The Presbytere
(Part of the Louisiana State Museum)[/TD]
[TD]751 Chartres Street on Jackson Square. (504) 568-6968[/TD]
[TD]On Jackson Square: Worthwhile permanent exhibits on Mardi Gras and Katrina.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]St. Louis Cathedral[/TD]
[TD]On Jackson Square[/TD]
[TD]The iconic historical center of New Orleans.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Pontalba Apartments[/TD]
[TD]On both sides of Jackson Square[/TD]
[TD]America’s oldest continually rented apartments. Soak in the architectural detail of the Upper and Lower Pontalba buildings (upriver and downriver). Developed by the Baroness Pontalba in the 1840’s. [/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Old U.S. Mint[/TD]
[TD]400 Esplanade Avenue[/TD]
[TD]Produced both U.S.A. and C.S.A. coins. One of the Louisiana State Museum’s 8 locations in New Orleans. It’s worth visiting the State Museum’s website to see what is currently playing:
The 8 New Orleans locations are (some were already mentioned):Louisiana Office of Lt. Governor - Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism
The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism ensure Louisiana’s cultural & natural assets are promoted to its citizens & potential visitors.
1850 House
Arsenal
Cabildo
Old US Mint
Presbytere
Creole House
Jackson House
Madame John's Legacy[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Aquarium of the Americas[/TD]
[TD]Foot of Canal Street (504) 581-4629
[/TD]
[TD]1990’s aquarium on Woldenberg Park, which overlooks the Mississippi River and its ceaseless traffic. Part of the Audubon Institute.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Insectarium[/TD]
[TD]In the Old Customs House at foot of Canal Street (504) 581-4629
[/TD]
[TD]Interesting exhibits. Eat some bugs while you’re there.[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Segway Tour
[/TD]
[TD]506 Conti Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 942-1970
[/TD]
[TD]I haven’t been on one and I’m not sure I ever will, but Aimée offers: “Pricey, but a blast!”
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Café du Monde[/TD]
[TD]Decatur Street by Jackson Square.[/TD]
[TD]Beignets and café au lait. Great late night or early morning.[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]DINING[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Galatoires’s
[/TD]
[TD]209 Bourbon Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 525-2021
[/TD]
[TD]We love this restaurant for its excellent food, cocktails (especially the Old Fashions) and service, and for its wonderful bistro atmosphere in the main first floor dining room where reservations are not accepted. In the days leading up to Christmas and Mardi Gras, we send someone early in the morning to hold a place in the line for lunch.
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Napoleon House
[/TD]
[TD]500 Chartres Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 524-9752
[/TD]
[TD]Casual. Known for their Pimm's cup drink and muffalettas. Legend has it that Napoleon intended to relocate here when he was in exile.
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Pelican Club
[/TD]
[TD]312 Exchange Place, NOLA 70130 (504) 523-1504
[/TD]
[TD]Very good food. Access it off of charming Exchange Place, which is a very European feeling alley.
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Bayona[/TD]
[TD]430 Dauphine Street[/TD]
[TD]A long-running excellent restaurant. Chef Susan Spicer.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Brennan’s[/TD]
[TD]Royal Street[/TD]
[TD]Until December 2014 Brennan’s would not have been on my list. Following a family split decades ago, one side of the family kept and operated this one restaurant. The other side of the family proceeded to open several excellent restaurants, some of which you’ll see mentioned here. In 2014 the latter Brennans purchased the bankrupt Brennans Restaurant and spent many millions bringing it to the quality level of their other restaurants. Know that the menu is decidedly breakfast-oriented even at lunchtime. Dinner is a treat too.[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Mr. B’s[/TD]
[TD]201 Royal Street[/TD]
[TD]A Brennan’s bistro with consistent local-flavored food including great fish dishes.[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Central Grocery[/TD]
[TD]923 Decatur Street[/TD]
[TD]A grocery with many unique Italian and Sicilian products, but especially known for it’s muffalettas, an Italian sandwich containing a delicious blend of meats, cheese and olive salad. Enjoy one with a Barq’s root beer and eat at the counter or, on a nice day, find a park bench to enjoy them.[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Stanley’s[/TD]
[TD]In the Lower Pontalba Building on Jackson Square[/TD]
[TD]Try the eggs benedict po-boy. It’s all good. Casual and great for breakfast or lunch.[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]PIANO BARS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Carousel Bar[/TD]
[TD]Monteleone Hotel
214 Royal Street[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]LIVE MUSIC[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Preservation Hall
[/TD]
[TD]726 St Peter St New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 522-2841
[/TD]
[TD]Authentic jazz music venue, small. Usually SRO. I haven’t been there in a few years but I hear it hasn’t changed.
[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]House of Blues
[/TD]
[TD]225 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 310-4999
[/TD]
[TD]Live music by national acts. Gospel brunch on Sundays is pretty cool.
[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]AMERICAN SECTOR[/TD]
[TD]ATTRACTIONS &
THINGS TO DO[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]The American Sector, including Downtown, the Warehouse District and the New Orleans Arts District.[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]We not only try to talk our out-of-town friends away from Bourbon Street, we try to get them to leave the French Quarter all together. One way to leave the French Quarter is to leave your hotel and to simply walk away from the French Quarter. The Hotel Intercontinental is in what we now call downtown but what was once called Faubourg St. Marie. Faubourg means “false neighborhood” or what we would today call “suburb.” Faubourg St. Marie also includes the present day Warehouse District. Downtown and the Warehouse District once encompassed the “American Sector,” which is what all of New Orleans upriver of Canal Street was called. In the early 20th Century Canal Street was the dividing line between the French city downriver from Canal Street and the American city upriver from Canal Street. Hence Canal Street’s median was the original “neutral ground.”[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Art Galleries[/TD]
[TD]Primarily on Julia Street[/TD]
[TD]http://www.neworleansartsdistrict.com[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Ogden Museum of Southern Art
[/TD]
[TD]925 Magazine Street, NOLA 70130 504.539.9600
[/TD]
[TD]Extensive collection of Southern Art. Currently has a Prospect.3 installation.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Contemporary Art Center
[/TD]
[TD]900 Magazine Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 528-3805
[/TD]
[TD]Currently has a Prospect.3 installation.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Memorial Hall Museum
[/TD]
[TD]929 Magazine Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 523-4522[/TD]
[TD]Civil War artifacts and historical exhibits. Second largest collection (to Richmond).
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]The National WWII Museum
[/TD]
[TD]945 Magazine Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 528-1944
[/TD]
[TD]A must-see. Since it opened in 2000 it has been New Orleans’ #1 attraction. Two of the three buildings were opened after the 2011 AIA Convention in New Orleans. More are on the way. You must see The Road to Berlin. The museum has become a catalyst for ongoing revitalization of the American Sector. We were very fortunate to be selected as the home of the National World War II Museum.
Stay for Happy Hour at the American Sector (see “Dining” below).
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Harrah's Casino
[/TD]
[TD]8 Canal Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 533-6000
[/TD]
[TD]Not really my thing. But for a few New Orleans-themed embellishments, if looks and feels like any of the other thousands of casinos across the nation.
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Mardi Gras World
[/TD]
[TD]1380 Port of New Orleans Place, NOLA 70130 (504) 361-7821
[/TD]
[TD]Daily tours. Mardi Gras floats are on exhibit and are crafted here each year. I’ve never taken a tour because we pretty much live and breathe what they exhibit.
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]DINING[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Cochon
[/TD]
[TD]930 Tchoupitoulas Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 588-2123
[/TD]
[TD](“suckling pig”) Casual, for lunch or dinner. Renowned chef Donald Link.
[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]American Sector
[/TD]
[TD]945 Magazine Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 528-1940
[/TD]
[TD]Located in the WWII museum. USO-themed. Cool bar. Sliders during happy hour. It was once a John Besh restaurant. It had slipped a bit the last time I went there on 01-01-15.
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Emeril’s
[/TD]
[TD]800 Tchoupitoulas Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 528-9393
[/TD]
[TD]Chef Emeril Lagasse’s first restaurant. Bam!
[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Drago
[/TD]
[TD]2 Poydras Street, NOLA 70130 (504) 584-3911
[/TD]
[TD]Located in the Hilton Hotel. Not the original location (which is in Metairie) so not quite the charm, but it has the best charbroiled oysters anywhere.
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]August[/TD]
[TD]301 Tchoupitoulas St.[/TD]
[TD]Pricy but excellent John Besh restaurant.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Péche[/TD]
[TD]800 Magazine Street[/TD]
[TD]Chef Donald Link’s latest creation is in a recently salvaged former mortuary/warehouse building at Julia and Magazine.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]PIANO BARS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Polo Lounge[/TD]
[TD]Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street[/TD]
[TD]British-themed. The adjacent Grill Room has had consistently good food since it opened in the early 80’s.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Sazerac Bar[/TD]
[TD]Waldorf Astoria Roosevelt Hotel
130 Roosevelt Way[/TD]
[TD]Famous for its-what else- Sazerac cocktails.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]LIVE MUSIC[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]There’s plenty[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]I am admittedly not the nightlife guy I once was since I am usually asleep well before the music starts. But you can easily find it.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]GARDEN DISTRICT[/TD]
[TD]ATTRACTIONS &
THINGS TO DO[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line
[/TD]
[TD]$1.25 one-way fare, exact change
[/TD]
[TD]The St. Charles Avenue streetcar is a wonderful way to leave the French Quarter and visit what were once suburbs but are now beautiful old New Orleans neighborhoods. It is the world’s oldest continually operating streetcar line. Remember, San Francisco has trolleys; New Orleans has streetcars. [/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Garden District[/TD]
[TD]Accessible by the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line.[/TD]
[TD]New Orleans’ first upriver (and thus American) suburb stretches from St. Charles Avenue to Magazine Street and from Jackson Avenue to Eighth Street and is filled with grand 19th century homes. You can just walk it and soak it in, but a tour is more informative.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Garden District Tour[/TD]
[TD]Garden District[/TD]
[TD]http://www.viator.com/tours/New-Orl...nsions-and-Lafayette-Cemetery/d675-3780STROLL
I can’t attest to this or any other tour but the Garden District is a must-see for architects and I do see plenty of seemingly happy tourists following tour guides around soaking in the beauty of Garden District homes.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Save Our Cemeteries Tour
[/TD]
[TD](504) 525-3377
[/TD]
[TD]Tour Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. There are other tours of New Orleans’ unique cemeteries but I especially like the locale of this one. Follow the tour with brunch across the street at Commander's Palace. Then walk a half a block to the Garden District Book Store for a great selection of local books. You’ll need reservations for the Cemetery tour:
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]DINING[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Commander’s Palace[/TD]
[TD]1403 Washington Avenue[/TD]
[TD]Classic world-renowned restaurant that lives up to its reputation. Consistently top-notch. A Brennan family restaurant.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]UPTOWN[/TD]
[TD]ATTRACTIONS &
THINGS TO DO[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Audubon Park and University Section
[/TD]
[TD]Accessible by the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line.[/TD]
[TD]Audubon Park, site of the 1884 Centennial Exposition (World’s Fair) stretches from St. Charles Avenue, opposite Tulane University, to the Mississippi River. Here you can visit the zoo or bike ride around the park and view its live oaks and lagoons; onto the levee to view ships passing by on the mile-wide Mississippi River; and into the surrounding University Section neighborhood to see its 19th and early 20th century homes.
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Tulane University[/TD]
[TD]Accessible by the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line.[/TD]
[TD]Across from Audubon Park. The original Collegiate Gothic campus is closest to St. Charles Avenue. The School of Architecture (formerly the med school several decades ago-even before I went there) is one of these original buildings. It is just off St. Charles and backs up to neighboring Loyola University and Holy Name of Jesus Church.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Carrollton Avenue and the River Bend neighborhood.[/TD]
[TD]Accessible by the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line.[/TD]
[TD]The streetcar takes a hard right off of St. Charles Avenue and onto Carrollton Avenue. The former town of Carrollton is now known as the Riverbend neighborhood. For those adventurous enough to make it this far on the streetcar, Camellia Grill is a popular place to eat. See below.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Rock 'n' Bowl
[/TD]
[TD]3000 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
[/TD]
[TD]A bowling alley with great live music. Very family friendly.
[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Shopping on Magazine Street[/TD]
[TD]Magazine Street.[/TD]
[TD]Unique shopping along a miles-long street. The offerings vary in density and character depending upon which section of the street you are on.
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]DINING[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Gautreau’s[/TD]
[TD]1728 Soniat Street[/TD]
[TD]Unassuming world-class restaurant set in a residential area.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Lilette, Coquette, La Petite Grocery, Martinique, Daisy Bistro[/TD]
[TD]Magazine Street.[/TD]
[TD]All are good restaurants along Magazine Street. There are others too.[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Clancy’s[/TD]
[TD]6100 Annunciation Street[/TD]
[TD]The “Uptown Galatoire’s” is an excellent neighborhood restaurant.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Camellia Grill[/TD]
[TD]626 S. Carrollton Avenue[/TD]
[TD]Take the streetcar to this 24/7 diner. Over the course of my lifetime I’ve probably had at least one meal here in each of the 24 hours of the clock. If you go at a popular hour expect to wait in line. No reservations.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]St. James Cheese Company[/TD]
[TD]5004 Prytania Street[/TD]
[TD]Great selection of cheeses and sandwiches. [/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Dat Dog[/TD]
[TD]More than one location.[/TD]
[TD]Gourmet hot dogs. Try the turducken. [/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Jacques Imo’s[/TD]
[TD]8324 Oak Street[/TD]
[TD]It ain’t fancy but it’s authentic.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]NIGHT LIFE[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Maple Leaf Bar[/TD]
[TD]8316 Oak Street[/TD]
[TD]Live music every night. As with most clubs, it’s been a while…[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]DOWNRIVER[/TD]
[TD]ATTRACTIONS &
THINGS TO DO[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Fauborg Marigny (“The Marigny”) and The Bywater.[/TD]
[TD]Downriver.[/TD]
[TD]New Orleans’ first downriver (and thus French and later blue collar) suburbs sit atop the high ground along the Mississippi River as all early suburbs did before we put our trust in the Army Corps of Engineers. But that’s another story. These neighborhoods have enjoyed new life as creative types have discovered this treasure trove of mostly modest 19th century homes. Some fear gentrification. Others believe that a wonderful balance has been achieved.
Cross the bridge to the newly opened Crescent Park with its view down the river to the New Orleans skyline.
I don’t get downriver as much as I’d like but I always enjoy soaking in the stock of what was once “workforce housing.”[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Make It Right Houses
[/TD]
[TD](504) 943-9944
[/TD]
[TD]Brad Pitt houses in the 9th Ward http://makeitright.org/where-we-work/new-orleans/
[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]DINING[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Elizabeth’s[/TD]
[TD]601 Gallier Street.[/TD]
[TD]Funky and great for breakfast/brunch. Across from Crescent Park. [/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]NIGHT LIFE[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Snug Harbor
[/TD]
[TD]626 Frenchmen Street, NOLA 70116 (504) 949-0696
[/TD]
[TD]In Faubourg Marigny. Live music every night.
[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]CITY PARK[/TD]
[TD]ATTRACTIONS &
THINGS TO DO[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]City Park[/TD]
[TD]Accessible by the Canal Street Streetcar line.[/TD]
[TD]World’s oldest grove of mature live oaks. [/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]New Orleans Museum of Art[/TD]
[TD]Accessible by the Canal Street Streetcar line.[/TD]
[TD]In City Park. Turn of the century neo-classical building. Delightful adjacent sculpture garden.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]DINING[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Ralph’s on the Park[/TD]
[TD]900 City Park Avenue[/TD]
[TD]Our most frequented of our friend Ralph Brennan’s restaurants. Nicely located across from City Park.[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA[/TD]
[TD]ATTRACTIONS &
THINGS TO DO[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
[TD]Plantation Tours[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Oak Alley is definitely worth the trip. Over the years I’ve visited and enjoyed Houmas House, Nottaway, San Francisco, Madewood and several others. There are others that are likely worthwhile. We’ve always gone on our own. I see online that there are tours available leaving from downtown New Orleans, but I’ve never heard any reports about them.[/TD]
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[TD]Swamp Tours
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[TD]Destinations are about 30 minutes from the city
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[TD]Because I sometimes hang out in the swamp I haven’t taken a tour. There are tours available leaving from downtown or you can drive 30-45 minutes and find one. Aimée went on a tour out of Laplace and she enjoyed it. You’ll see landscapes unlike what you are used to, and marshmallow-eating alligators. [/TD]
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[TD]Fishing[/TD]
[TD]Shell Beach and other places within 45 minutes of downtown.[/TD]
[TD]Excellent winter fishing for redfish, speckled trout (25 fish limit) and much more. I can give you the names of guides for hire if you’re interested. They are an excellent value.[/TD]
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[TD]Prospect 3[/TD]
[TD]At museums, galleries and other sites throughout the City[/TD]
[TD]Over 50 art installations. Ending January 25, 2015: http://prospectneworleans.squarespace.com and http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/a...rns-new-orleans-into-an-art-gallery.html?_r=0
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[TD]Dressed Po-boys[/TD]
[TD]All around town.[/TD]
[TD]A po-boy once was a “poor boy” sandwich. It should be made on French bread, preferably from Leidenheimer Bakery. Order it “dressed” and it will be served with lettuce, tomato, mayo and pickles on top. My favorites are oyster, shrimp, and roast beef & swiss.[/TD]
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[TD]Sno-balls[/TD]
[TD]All around town.[/TD]
[TD]Available at a number of “stands” around the city, this concoction of finely shaved (not crushed) ice, flavored syrup, sometimes condensed milk and sometimes ice cream stuffing is the object of many a dessert excursion, but unfortunately is largely seasonal and likely hard to find in January. Plum Street Snoballs and Hansen’s Snobliz are two of the best.[/TD]
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[TD]Roman Candy Man[/TD]
[TD]Usually uptown but maybe elsewhere[/TD]
[TD]Mule-drawn cart selling delicious stick candy available in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.[/TD]
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[TD]Mardi Gras beads[/TD]
[TD]Mostly in the French Quarter.[/TD]
[TD]We chuckle when we see tourists pay good money for Mardi Gras beads given that they are provided so freely during Mardi Gras. However we can’t laugh too much given that we pay thousands of dollars for the opportunity to give them away.[/TD]
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[TD]Your shoes[/TD]
[TD]Mostly Bourbon Street.[/TD]
[TD]Please don’t fall for the decades-old but still common “I bet I know where you got those shoes.” The instigator is not a fashion expert but a hustler. Just reply that yes, you got your shoes on (usually) Bourbon Street.[/TD]
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[TD]Uber is here! Lyft will soon be here as well. Taxis are best found at hotels. You have to be lucky to hail one down.[/TD]
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[TD]Like all large American cities, New Orleans has its share of crime. While we are proud of how we’ve overcome Katrina and improved the city in many ways, we have yet to appreciably improve the crime situation. Like elsewhere, it’s best to not walk unpopulated areas at night if you don’t have to and it’s best to travel in groups. Generally the further you stray from the River, the higher the risk. At night don’t wander too much beyond Bourbon away from the River if you don’t have to. All that said, just be smart and you will be fine. [/TD]
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If you or anyone else headed to NOLA has questions or would like the XLS, DOC or PDF versions of these documents, let me know. Have a good time pleighboi
Bruh!Why does IT walk around the court like Fred Sanford!?
You had to wait over a decade to say that huh?
That being said the Lakers are ****ing horrible.
They blowing this **** up for sure.
