Drunken knight
Footballguy
speaking of NO, made a little maque choux tonight 
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
A quick list I put together for @Gatorman via PM for Dinner/Drink options if you're staying in the French Quarter. Some of these are obviously redundant from this thread, but I know 25 pages is a lot to get through.
Drinks - these are all nicer cocktail places. There are plenty of casual places you can poke in and out of just by walking around
Drinks - these are all nicer cocktail places. There are plenty of casual places you can poke in and out of just by walking around
- Arnaud's French 75
- Galatoire's 33
- Carousel Bar - Hotel Monteleone
- Palace Cafe
- Emeril's Nola
- Antoines
- Restaurant R'evolution
- Brennan's
- K Pauls
- Irene's
- Mr. Bs
- GW Fins
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Insoxicated
PinkydaPimp
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Insoxicated
Booked a sweet 4BR house over by UNO for Hogs for the Cause. Have a few guys from the Memphis BBQfest team coming down to cook with @tipsy mcstagger‘s team again this year. Can’t wait!
Coming in Thursday night and likely getting out in the quarter. Friday and Saturday will be at Hogs cookin/eating/drinking with the Hogdat Nation Crewe. Then brunch on Sunday before taking the train back to Memphis.
House is at 6042 Pratt Drive, New Orleans. Not a bad area from what I’m told.
Coming in Thursday night and likely getting out in the quarter. Friday and Saturday will be at Hogs cookin/eating/drinking with the Hogdat Nation Crewe. Then brunch on Sunday before taking the train back to Memphis.
House is at 6042 Pratt Drive, New Orleans. Not a bad area from what I’m told.
ffldrew
Footballguy
Icon might want to check on that - City Council just put a big lockdown on short term home rentals - made most of them in the city illegal. Not sure if there is a cut off date on it.
https://www.nola.com/politics/2019/01/short-term-rental-rules-in-new-orleans-tightened.html
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Insoxicated
Thanks for the heads up, looks like we SHOULD be okay. The house is generally owner occupied.. and is outside the french quarter. The only rule we may be running afoul if is we will have 7 people in a 4BR (cap of 6), but that seems pretty unenforceable.
Ill DM our rental agent anyways to be sure. Thanks!
5 minutes from Hogs, so perfect for that. Make sure you lock your car doors though. Lot of petty theft, people pulling on doorhandles, etc. I'm about 10 minutes away and stupidly left my car unlocked last weekend and they ransacked the car...nothing was in there, but just a heads up.
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Insoxicated
Good lookin out. We are taking the train and will Uber everywhere so all good on that front. But will keep our eyes open.
Confirmed with the AirBNB host that they are not in an area affected by the new rules.
we're in LGD renting now, but looking to buy anywhere from oak/leonidas to bywater
divorced, fell in love, always wanted to live here since the first time i came, austin is totally different than when i moved there, cost of living...
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
sorry about the divorce, but good for you on the rest of it Sig.
Spent a lot of time down there and love it.
If anyone is going to Jazz Fest today, check out Motel Radio at 11:20 on Gentilly stage. Solid little indie rock/americana band
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
Hope everyone is doing ok.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
where are you from. It's hot/humid as well...but how well you handle it depends on what you're used to. On the plus side, there won't be any crowds and shouldn't have a problem getting reservations anywhere.
Also, August is prime hurricane month. Can't predict anything, but just know there's a little bit of a risk.
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Hope you make it for Carnival.
St Bernard is a straight shot to Bywater, Marigny, FQ & then to CBD.
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I think I might maybe possibly start thinking (at least here) for a bit about something besides viruses, politics, and sports for a bit. Maybe do some top ten lists of NO or something like that. Will follow up soon, mostly dreaming of getting back to normal life. though God knows maybe that will be next year, August, 2030, whateverwhenever, pfft.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
A friend of mine and my wife's was a consultant on the show and Harry Shearer lives here, I am not sure if that's the source for the longtime NO connect though.
Only place in that snip I cannot say I really know is Gene's, I feel like a fool for that and when this crap is over I will seek it out, presuming of course it survives.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Hm, been a while, I wonder why this happened. I don't think we're really a steak town though.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I don't know what will happen to some of our little gems. I really hope and pray that our joints come back after this. We've been through it before, I'm sure we will survive.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
heckmanm
Footballguy
Had a great week about a month ago. We stayed with my wife's cousin who lives near the Fairgrounds, so most days we'd ditch the car at City Park and take the streetcar down to the quarter.
Hit a lot of squares on my food/beverage bingo card:
- Beignets at Cafe du Monde in the park
- Muffuleta and Pimms Cup at Napoleon House
- Catfish Po' Boy at Johnny's
- Street beer
- BBQ at Tipsy's
- Sazerac, gumbo and crawfish at Station 6
IDK how we managed not to get Covid-19 down there, but here it is a month later and we're fine. We left on Friday AM, and our hosts sent us video of the cops clearing the Quarter on Saturday night. I think the fact that we were mostly downtown during the day, and weren't in any huge nighttime crowds probably helped.
Hit a lot of squares on my food/beverage bingo card:
- Beignets at Cafe du Monde in the park
- Muffuleta and Pimms Cup at Napoleon House
- Catfish Po' Boy at Johnny's
- Street beer
- BBQ at Tipsy's
- Sazerac, gumbo and crawfish at Station 6
IDK how we managed not to get Covid-19 down there, but here it is a month later and we're fine. We left on Friday AM, and our hosts sent us video of the cops clearing the Quarter on Saturday night. I think the fact that we were mostly downtown during the day, and weren't in any huge nighttime crowds probably helped.
heading there this summer. Lots to read. 
NorvilleBarnes
Footballguy
Planning a trip in April. How much has opened?
Doug B
Footballguy
Betterbelieveit
Footballguy
I sure do miss Dickie Brennans Bourbon House.
skillz
Footballguy
Wife and I are heading down from June 23-28th. We will celebrate her birthday while on the trip and have been in places like Savannah and Nashville over her birthday as well in recent years. We are not big drinkers/partiers and are in our mid-40s. Not huge fans of oysters either. We just want to wander around, eat some good food, and take in the whole atmosphere/vibe. From looking at this thread and talking to others I know this is our current plan. We are staying at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel.
Day 1 (we fly down and get there mid-afternoon): Dinner at Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse.
Day 2: Walking tour of French Quarter in the morning. Get some beignets and coffee at Cafe Beignet. Lunch- get a muffaletta at Central Grocery or Po Boy at Johnny's. Dinner scheduled in the courtyard at Cafe Amelie.
Day 3: Find more coffee and beignets in the morning - maybe try Cafe DuMond. Ride the St. Charles street car. Walking tour of the Garden District. Whatever we don't get for lunch we will get today. Dinner at Mr. B's.
Day 4: Breakfast at Ruby Slipper. Gray Line tour of Oak Alley plantation. Dinner at Restaurant R'evolution.
Day 5: Wander around the French Market. I think there is a crepe place we may try out since my wife likes those. Dinner at GW Fins.
We also intend to fit in:
Wandering around Frenchman Street.
Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone
Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's
Grasshopper at Tujague's
Frozen Irish Coffee at Molly's Market
Pretty touristy stuff but we are looking forward to all of it once we get there.
Is it easiest to just take a cab to/from the airport? From what I can tell it seems like they charge a flat $36 to drive you one way which is about the same, if not cheaper, than uber/lyft.
Day 1 (we fly down and get there mid-afternoon): Dinner at Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse.
Day 2: Walking tour of French Quarter in the morning. Get some beignets and coffee at Cafe Beignet. Lunch- get a muffaletta at Central Grocery or Po Boy at Johnny's. Dinner scheduled in the courtyard at Cafe Amelie.
Day 3: Find more coffee and beignets in the morning - maybe try Cafe DuMond. Ride the St. Charles street car. Walking tour of the Garden District. Whatever we don't get for lunch we will get today. Dinner at Mr. B's.
Day 4: Breakfast at Ruby Slipper. Gray Line tour of Oak Alley plantation. Dinner at Restaurant R'evolution.
Day 5: Wander around the French Market. I think there is a crepe place we may try out since my wife likes those. Dinner at GW Fins.
We also intend to fit in:
Wandering around Frenchman Street.
Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone
Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's
Grasshopper at Tujague's
Frozen Irish Coffee at Molly's Market
Pretty touristy stuff but we are looking forward to all of it once we get there.
Is it easiest to just take a cab to/from the airport? From what I can tell it seems like they charge a flat $36 to drive you one way which is about the same, if not cheaper, than uber/lyft.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Day 3, while in the Garden District, look into lunch at Commander's Palace. If you like martinis, only a quarter at lunch too.
-OZ-
Footballguy
I'm taking my oldest son on his graduation trip (I've promised each of my kids get a trip after graduation) June 21-24. I won't feel too bad making him drive afterwards. (Or we'll just walk)
I'll be reading the thread soon, but definitely looking for tips on places to hit with the guy. Staying at the Drury plaza, it seems we can walk to most places from there.
Also, if there's a better place to stay and just drive in for each day to park that would be fine too.
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Judge Smails
Footballguy
Solid trip! May be sacrilege but I liked other Po Boys far better than Johnny’s. And for an unreal sandwich get to Cochon Butcher. Make sure you do Frenchmen St
gianmarco
Footballguy
This.
Also, I've mentioned it in this thread before, I think, but our favorite breakfast place when we lived there was Elizabeth's up in Marigny (neighborhood just northeast of the FQ). Their weekend brunch is top notch (get the praline bacon no matter how strange it sounds).
Capella
Footballguy
Hey! We are coming in for the week. I’ve read through the thread - any type of places where we can walk in and get a killer bowl of gumbo or po’ boy - without a reservation or 2 hour wait? We have a few reservations but I want some places I can just pop into and try the food.
Capella
Footballguy
Very mobile. Have a car. Staying in a vrbo somewhere in the city - supposed to be close to all the good stuff.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Gumbo Shop was one of the few places we walked right into without a reservation, but not sure that is typical since it is in such a busy area .Capella said:
heckmanm
Footballguy
Check out Toups Meatery - makes for a great lunch spot, and the Canal/City Park streetcar has a stop basically right at their front door
Doug B
Footballguy
OK, then you're not confined to the Quarter and where you can easily walk to, or the touristy areas or anything like that.
So, here's some recommendations, with (a) quality of food and (b) walk-in ability prioritized over all else. I've linked to websites/menus so you can peruse. The last two places listed below are on the West Bank across the Mississippi River from the main tourist areas:
Mahony's Po-Boys & Seafood
3454 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70155
Mahony's is kind of like the Cliff's Notes of New Orleans comfort food -- in a good way. You can get a broad overview here. They have both chicken-&-sausage and seafood gumbo, and a slew of po-boy varieties. Tons of other local favorites on the menu.
The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar
7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, La 70124
This seafood spot has a fantastic view of Lake Pontchartrain, right on the water. They've got the gumbo and po-boys you're looking for, plus fried platters, seafood pasta, and much more. They even make pizzas & burgers if someone in your group won't do seafood.
Jack Dempsey's
738 Poland Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117
Like The Blue Crab, Jack Dempsey's is also a seafood restaurant set in an old blue-collar part of the city. If anyone is hankering for seafood (especially fried) as it's enjoyed locally, this would be a top pick. They've got seafood gumbo and different types of fried seafood po-boys.
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier St, New Orleans, LA 70117
8 blocks upriver from Jack Dempsey's is Elizabeth's, which is a quirky breakfast and lunch place. Closes at 2:30 p.m. They serve seafood po-boys during weekday lunches. Saturday and Sunday are strictly brunch, a very good one that locals enjoy.
DiMartino's Restaurant
3900 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114
1788 Carol Sue Ave, Terrytown, LA 70056
Not just po-boys, but a well-renowned muffuletta as well. Lots and lots of plate lunches centered around a combo of New Orleans Italian fare and Creole favorites. Very unassuming stripped-down place -- but don't let that put you off. The food is worth it.
Brothers - Ole New Orleans Cafe
1502 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058
Also a good "Cliff's Notes" place for New Orleans cuisine. All the gumbo and po-boys (and more) you can want. Breakfast and lunch only (close at 2:30). Their breakfast is kind of famous among those of us on the West Bank, but don't take that to mean the lunch fare suffers in comparison -- far from it.
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Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
nice choice on the dinner restaurants - are you getting any word on the restaurant August these days since the Besh Debacle?
may also want to work in Susan Spicer's Bayona for lunch (only open on Friday's now for lunch) - and get the
Smoked Duck "PB and J" (Lunch)
Cashew butter, pepper jelly, apple-celery salad, wild flour multigrain.
Capella
Footballguy
Wow man, super thanks! Didn’t have any of these places written down. Will try multiple ones for sure.
This storm heading up is no biggie right
Doug B
Footballguy
Nah. There’ll be some street flooding here and there, but this won’t be some national-news-making storm. Next week is looking wet, though, even after the main brunt passes through.This storm heading up is no biggie right
