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Posted on 11/23/23 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 11/23/23 at 2:43 pm
I’m visiting NO next wknd with my family,(staying in French Quarter) can any of you Louisiana baws recommend some good authentic (locals eat there type) restaurants and must see historical/places of interest please?
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Posted on 11/23/23 at 4:15 pm to GTnerd
Obligatory responses:
1. Don't
2. Head on a swivel
3. Always be packing
1. Don't
2. Head on a swivel
3. Always be packing
Posted on 11/23/23 at 8:32 pm to kywildcatfanone
quote:
1. Don't
2. Head on a swivel
3. Always be packing
1. i’m used to ATL
2. I will
3. I will be
Posted on 11/23/23 at 8:52 pm to GTnerd
You have to go to Cafe du Monde to get beignets. The Aquarium is also something that is really good for the family.
This post was edited on 11/23/23 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 11/24/23 at 9:31 am to TigerLunatik
The National WWII Museum.
Also, know where you got your shoes.
Also, know where you got your shoes.
Posted on 11/24/23 at 2:20 pm to GTnerd
Party on Bourbon during day
Party on Frenchman at night
Party on Frenchman at night
Posted on 11/24/23 at 2:22 pm to OlGrandad
Stanley’s for brunch
Step in lafittes blacksmith bar.. get the kids a coke if required.. I believe it is the or close to the oldest bar in us…
I like napoleon house for lunch .. split a muffuletta and bread pudding ( the building was suppose to be where napoleon was going to stay when exiled but did not get there..
Aquarium.. zoo.. museum all good.. just ride the streetcar ..
Bananas foster at Brennan.. you can just get it with coffee at the bar if you do not want a sit down dinner
I like going into pat obriens in the morning and just having a coffee in the piano bar..sorta neat seeing the place without a crowd..
Step in lafittes blacksmith bar.. get the kids a coke if required.. I believe it is the or close to the oldest bar in us…
I like napoleon house for lunch .. split a muffuletta and bread pudding ( the building was suppose to be where napoleon was going to stay when exiled but did not get there..
Aquarium.. zoo.. museum all good.. just ride the streetcar ..
Bananas foster at Brennan.. you can just get it with coffee at the bar if you do not want a sit down dinner
I like going into pat obriens in the morning and just having a coffee in the piano bar..sorta neat seeing the place without a crowd..
Posted on 11/24/23 at 2:28 pm to Thecoz
FYI if you want to have a hurricane in pat o.. ( ( which you should do).. you can get an “eye of the hurricane “ for non alcoholic drinkers..same thing put I think get replace the alcohol with pine juice.. served in a tnt glass so fun ..
Posted on 11/24/23 at 6:32 pm to Thecoz
Thank you!
Posted on 11/26/23 at 6:52 am to GTnerd
My main advice would be that New Orleans is a bit like Memphis in that some of the famous neighborhoods can be in really nasty parts of town once you leave that street.
Beale Street in Memphis is a just a block in either direction from some serious urban decay as an example. Bourbon Street has some very rough areas around it as well. Pay extra, park on Bourbon Street, and don't go wandering around after dark.
Other than that everyone has already hit my suggestions. When I saw the thread title I thought, "oh I'll sneak in and mention the Aquarium" only to have TL beat me to the punch!
Beale Street in Memphis is a just a block in either direction from some serious urban decay as an example. Bourbon Street has some very rough areas around it as well. Pay extra, park on Bourbon Street, and don't go wandering around after dark.
Other than that everyone has already hit my suggestions. When I saw the thread title I thought, "oh I'll sneak in and mention the Aquarium" only to have TL beat me to the punch!
Posted on 11/26/23 at 6:31 pm to GTnerd
1) you don’t cross 2 bridges to get from airport to downtown in a cab.
2) Check her Adams Apple before agreeing to anything
3) You got your shoes on your feet if anybody bets you that they can tell you where you got your shoes.
4) Keep your wallet in your front pocket… bring a fake cheap wallet in your back pocket because it’s going to get picked.
5) bring a bunch of ones to keep the beggars happy
6) Do not mess with New Orleans Police. It’s yes sir no sir three bags full.
7) Do Not go anywhere alone!!!
8) Every body is a Saints fan so try saying Who Day before they shoot you in the head.
9) Do not buy Rolex watches no matter how real they look.
10) Have fun:
a) horse and buggy ride is great
b) walking thru the quarter during daytime with the kids
c) enjoy nightlife on Bourbon St - lots of nudey bars ( met my first 3 wives in those bars)
d) do not get over served.. stay sober and you won’t be surprised by the pictures of yourself on Bourbon St.
e) Everything is negotiable in New Orleans - BJ, Corkscrew, 69, Dogie
Style, pretzel dip, cowgirl, wheelbarrow, magic mountain, missionary and the highly requested Hunter Biden special.
f) Mass is very important in New Orleans probably due to letter E above. At Louis Cathedral is an amazing Basilica to pray to our lord. Confessions are heard before each Mass so you can’t receive forgiveness from what you did the night before.
Good Luck
2) Check her Adams Apple before agreeing to anything
3) You got your shoes on your feet if anybody bets you that they can tell you where you got your shoes.
4) Keep your wallet in your front pocket… bring a fake cheap wallet in your back pocket because it’s going to get picked.
5) bring a bunch of ones to keep the beggars happy
6) Do not mess with New Orleans Police. It’s yes sir no sir three bags full.
7) Do Not go anywhere alone!!!
8) Every body is a Saints fan so try saying Who Day before they shoot you in the head.
9) Do not buy Rolex watches no matter how real they look.
10) Have fun:
a) horse and buggy ride is great
b) walking thru the quarter during daytime with the kids
c) enjoy nightlife on Bourbon St - lots of nudey bars ( met my first 3 wives in those bars)
d) do not get over served.. stay sober and you won’t be surprised by the pictures of yourself on Bourbon St.
e) Everything is negotiable in New Orleans - BJ, Corkscrew, 69, Dogie
Style, pretzel dip, cowgirl, wheelbarrow, magic mountain, missionary and the highly requested Hunter Biden special.
f) Mass is very important in New Orleans probably due to letter E above. At Louis Cathedral is an amazing Basilica to pray to our lord. Confessions are heard before each Mass so you can’t receive forgiveness from what you did the night before.
Good Luck
Posted on 11/26/23 at 6:37 pm to GTnerd
White Chocolate Bread Pudding at The Palace Cafe.. walking distance… you gotta have this!!!
Posted on 11/27/23 at 9:28 am to GTnerd
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some good authentic restaurants and must see historical/places of interest
Friend,
Perhaps you may wish to refer to my good friend TulaneLSU's cacophony of (potentially) relevant posts and topics.
re: New Orleans Restaurant Rec
TulaneLSU's walk through America's best neighborhood
A walk on the sidewalks of New Orleans
TulaneLSU's Top 10 museums of New Orleans
•••
etc.
Yours,
paperwasp
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