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I'll be downtown Sunday for the Tomato/Zydeco fest.
I had that grilled shrimp po boy when we watched the Super Bowl there. Was definitely a bigSince we play kickball at Audobon every Thursday, we've been eating at Cooter Browns recently and I've had two things there that I've never seen on any menu in New Orleans before:1 - Meat Pie po boy - cajun meat pies on french bread with some gravy and provolone cheese2 - Grilled shrimp po boy - huge grilled shrimp with red/green peppers and pepper jack cheeseBoth were excellent
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Though it's not showing up in my sent box, I just dropped you a message. Lemme know if you got it or not.I'll be open.
I didnt go because of the rain earlier. However I was out there last week and ya you right 
If you bring me some Mirror Pond Pale Ale from the great PNW, I will give you my 2nd born. Man I miss the beer up there. I'd even settle for some Henry Weinharts (sp)proninja said:Not sure yet. All I know is that it's about 25 minutes out of town - week of training for a new gig. I'm certainly available for beers in the evenings, and will without a doubt make it to Tipsy's joint.where are you staying?proninja said:I'm spending the week of June 15 in NO
See if she has a friend that likes fat married guys....with unlimited access to the booze and creme brulee.proninja said:In return I only ask that should I meet a young lady at my corporate sales training and bring her into Dante's Kitchen, that you don't tell her how we know each other.
I'll see if I can borrow my nutz from the wife.proninja said:After enough booze, she just might. Typically women are well represented in my field, and they are not generally foul to look at. I'll see what I can do.See if she has a friend that likes fat married guys....with unlimited access to the booze and creme brulee.proninja said:In return I only ask that should I meet a young lady at my corporate sales training and bring her into Dante's Kitchen, that you don't tell her how we know each other.
Sadly....I am surrounded by 20-25 year old college girls and I have never gone there. Somebody should take away my man card.proninja said:I'll see if I can borrow my nutz from the wife.proninja said:After enough booze, she just might. Typically women are well represented in my field, and they are not generally foul to look at. I'll see what I can do.See if she has a friend that likes fat married guys....with unlimited access to the booze and creme brulee.proninja said:In return I only ask that should I meet a young lady at my corporate sales training and bring her into Dante's Kitchen, that you don't tell her how we know each other.Like a guy working in the restaurant business would need my help if he were inclined to cheat on his wife
Nope. I've heard great things about the food. Hear his foie gras is da bomb......edited to add
Was in the qrt yesterday for the fests, I was making cajun chilli in my pants.Gadabout said:
Thanks GB, it's in a few weeks, so I'll make sure to post a review after that.
That hotel is about five or so blocks away from Bourbon (pretty gravy walk), and about three or four blocks away from Harrah's Casino. A five-minute walk will get you to most of the places you're looking to go. I only go to HOB if there's a bad-### metal show going on out there. Outside of that, I wouldn't know how easy it is to get in. If live music is your thing, the 500-600 blocks on Frenchman St would be your friend. The Bourbon bars and clubs stay open til around 3am-4am on weekends it seems like. Don't know if they have set hours or not. There's a lot of cool non-touristy places off Bourbon that're open well past 6am, tho.
Thanks
It's the first time any of us have been to New Orleans. I think it would be cool to see some live jazz or something, but it's not a huge priority either way. I'll be blunt with you: we're all in our mid-to-late 20s and we'll be looking for bars (not clubs) with hot girls. Any recommendations? Or should we just walk up and down Bourbon Street and duck into whatever place looks interesting?
New Orleans usually has a fireworks special New Years Eve, HOB is not hard to get into. I would think Massquarade's in Harrah's would be good New Years Eve. When news comes out later in the year remind me, and I'll let ya know where the party is.
Thanks.
I will definitely be bumping this thread again around November/December.
Most of the places on Bourbon are all of the same mold: Karaoke/cheesy cover band crankin out lame tunes. That turns the atmosphere into more club than bar. There's not too many proper bars on Bourbon, but for the New Year's Eve time frame, there'll be tail galore all over the place, thus making just about any place out there a proper hunting spot. So, yeah, tie one on and just go where the strange leads you.Thanks
Wow, I hadn't even considered that. How much do you think we could expect to pay for a ticket? Is the game a huge deal all around the city?
Most of the places on Bourbon are all of the same mold: Karaoke/cheesy cover band crankin out lame tunes. That turns the atmosphere into more club than bar. There's not too many proper bars on Bourbon, but for the New Year's Eve time frame, there'll be tail galore all over the place, thus making just about any place out there a proper hunting spot. So, yeah, tie one on and just go where the strange leads you.Thanks
Karaoke/cheesy cover band is fine. When I said "not clubs" I was more referring to the kind of atmosphere where you have to suck up to the bouncer at the door to get in, and then scream at the person next to you so they can hear you once you're inside.
Not many of those here.Most of the places on Bourbon are all of the same mold: Karaoke/cheesy cover band crankin out lame tunes. That turns the atmosphere into more club than bar. There's not too many proper bars on Bourbon, but for the New Year's Eve time frame, there'll be tail galore all over the place, thus making just about any place out there a proper hunting spot. So, yeah, tie one on and just go where the strange leads you.Thanks
I'll be blunt with you: we're all in our mid-to-late 20s and we'll be looking for bars (not clubs) with hot girls. Any recommendations? Or should we just walk up and down Bourbon Street and duck into whatever place looks interesting?
I didn't think so, but I'm glad to hear that anyway.It's six months away, but I'm already completely fired up for this.
Why didnt you come when the Pats play?I didn't think so, but I'm glad to hear that anyway.It's six months away, but I'm already completely fired up for this.
We're actually seeing them in Houston immediately after we leave New Orleans. I'm originally from Massachusetts, but I'm living in Houston right now... here is my plan:Fly back to Boston to be home for ChristmasFly down to New Orleans for a few days with my buddies from back home for New Year'sFly from New Orleans to Houston on January 2 (a Saturday)All of us are going to the Patriots @ Texans game in Houston on January 3Drop my buddies off at the airport the next dayWhy didnt you come when the Pats play?I didn't think so, but I'm glad to hear that anyway.It's six months away, but I'm already completely fired up for this.
We're actually seeing them in Houston immediately after we leave New Orleans. I'm originally from Massachusetts, but I'm living in Houston right now... here is my plan:Fly back to Boston to be home for ChristmasFly down to New Orleans for a few days with my buddies from back home for New Year'sFly from New Orleans to Houston on January 2 (a Saturday)All of us are going to the Patriots @ Texans game in Houston on January 3Drop my buddies off at the airport the next dayWhy didnt you come when the Pats play?I didn't think so, but I'm glad to hear that anyway.It's six months away, but I'm already completely fired up for this.
Was suppose to be in Houston this Weekend to see the Tigers play.
Trip get cancelled? I've heard that Minute Maid is a beautiful park, but I haven't made it out there yet.We're actually seeing them in Houston immediately after we leave New Orleans. I'm originally from Massachusetts, but I'm living in Houston right now... here is my plan:Fly back to Boston to be home for ChristmasFly down to New Orleans for a few days with my buddies from back home for New Year'sFly from New Orleans to Houston on January 2 (a Saturday)All of us are going to the Patriots @ Texans game in Houston on January 3Drop my buddies off at the airport the next dayWhy didnt you come when the Pats play?I didn't think so, but I'm glad to hear that anyway.It's six months away, but I'm already completely fired up for this.
I won't be working at the fest. I'll be working in my usual spots on Bourbon Street. The day-time crowd is okay, but from what I can remember, and from what my co-workers have told me, it's the after-dark environment that gets a lil hairy.I'm working at Essence, where are you working?
Hog wash. Never heard anything but good from this festival in town. Any crowd in the FQ is suspect to this generalization of rowdiness. LSU fans cause more havoc in NOLA than anything Essence has ever done. I'd be more scared for my anal-safety during decadence.Gadabout said:I won't be working at the fest. I'll be working in my usual spots on Bourbon Street. The day-time crowd is okay, but from what I can remember, and from what my co-workers have told me, it's the after-dark environment that gets a lil hairy.ChrisCooleyFan said:Gadabout said:
The question is..."where is the nearest hospital". Lots of bars never close.And you can get drunk in the middle of our streets too.Adebisi said:
See ya in 6 months.
I've heard otherwise from my friends at work. Stories of gunshots going off and the ensuing stampedes everywhere. I'm not really liking the idea of every low-life thug in a 100-mile radius coming out for the weekend.Hog wash. Never heard anything but good from this festival in town. Any crowd in the FQ is suspect to this generalization of rowdiness. LSU fans cause more havoc in NOLA than anything Essence has ever done. I'd be more scared for my anal-safety during decadence.Gadabout said:I won't be working at the fest. I'll be working in my usual spots on Bourbon Street. The day-time crowd is okay, but from what I can remember, and from what my co-workers have told me, it's the after-dark environment that gets a lil hairy.ChrisCooleyFan said:Gadabout said:
dont believe the rumors. i went to Essence 2 years ago and it was a great time. No rowdyness or anything of the sort. Just people enjoying themselves!I've heard otherwise from my friends at work. Stories of gunshots going off and the ensuing stampedes everywhere. I'm not really liking the idea of every low-life thug in a 100-mile radius coming out for the weekend.Hog wash. Never heard anything but good from this festival in town. Any crowd in the FQ is suspect to this generalization of rowdiness. LSU fans cause more havoc in NOLA than anything Essence has ever done. I'd be more scared for my anal-safety during decadence.Gadabout said:I won't be working at the fest. I'll be working in my usual spots on Bourbon Street. The day-time crowd is okay, but from what I can remember, and from what my co-workers have told me, it's the after-dark environment that gets a lil hairy.ChrisCooleyFan said:Gadabout said:
This festival is generally sporting a Peace theme or Stop the Violence. Gunshots are heard in the quarter all the time (sadly) and that weekend is no different. But it is probably safer down there for huge events like this than most "parties" in the country. The police in this city can control a crowd better than anyone.Now tipping....that is another story next weekend.
You shouldn't have any problem getting a ticket @ face or below as long as LSU isn't in it. Bourbon can get stupid crowded on NYE - not sure if you and your crew has lots of coin to drop or not, but you might be able to rent a balcony on NYE...that would be a great experience.Will go into more depth later in the yearAdebisi said:ChrisCooleyFan said:Wow, I hadn't even considered that. How much do you think we could expect to pay for a ticket? Is the game a huge deal all around the city?
This is basically what I've been waiting my entire life to hear.We'll be seeing you at Dante's, unless you might be embarrassed by a half-dozen or so drunken gentlemen at your restaurant... in which case you'll still likely see us, but we promise not to acknowledge you.The question is..."where is the nearest hospital". Lots of bars never close.And you can get drunk in the middle of our streets too.Adebisi said:See ya in 6 months.
When you say "rent a balcony" do you mean as part of our hotel? We've got one booked already, but can always cancel if there might be a better option available... definitely interested. Can you give me some more detail on this?You shouldn't have any problem getting a ticket @ face or below as long as LSU isn't in it. Bourbon can get stupid crowded on NYE - not sure if you and your crew has lots of coin to drop or not, but you might be able to rent a balcony on NYE...that would be a great experience.Will go into more depth later in the yearAdebisi said:ChrisCooleyFan said:
No, for example, bourbon street has tons of bars /shops/etc on "street level"....some of these places have balconies for their customers, some of them rent them out for groups. I've got a friend who owns a gift shop/bar and his rate for mardi gras was $100/person (not sure if that included booze or not). I would assume it would be cheaper for NYE, but you never know. You're not allowed to sleep there, but basically, you avoid the crowds and throw beads and crap at the people on bourbon. Something like that might be a good place to pregame for a few hours before you hit the other spots looking for trim.....plus it's a great experience that you can hold onto foreverI can ask him and find out what he usually does.When you say "rent a balcony" do you mean as part of our hotel? We've got one booked already, but can always cancel if there might be a better option available... definitely interested. Can you give me some more detail on this?You shouldn't have any problem getting a ticket @ face or below as long as LSU isn't in it. Bourbon can get stupid crowded on NYE - not sure if you and your crew has lots of coin to drop or not, but you might be able to rent a balcony on NYE...that would be a great experience.Will go into more depth later in the yearAdebisi said:ChrisCooleyFan said:
I'll be honest with you, Tiger: you are dealing with someone who has zero experience in "renting balconies" (or New Orleans) but is more than a little open to the idea. We're not millionaires, but we'll have a few dollars to spend. It's gonna be me plus 5 buddies. We're all in our mid-to-late 20s. Our primary interest is in seeing naked girls and/or having relations with naked girls.Guide me, please.No, for example, bourbon street has tons of bars /shops/etc on "street level"....some of these places have balconies for their customers, some of them rent them out for groups. I've got a friend who owns a gift shop/bar and his rate for mardi gras was $100/person (not sure if that included booze or not). I would assume it would be cheaper for NYE, but you never know. You're not allowed to sleep there, but basically, you avoid the crowds and throw beads and crap at the people on bourbon. Something like that might be a good place to pregame for a few hours before you hit the other spots looking for trim.....plus it's a great experience that you can hold onto foreverI can ask him and find out what he usually does.When you say "rent a balcony" do you mean as part of our hotel? We've got one booked already, but can always cancel if there might be a better option available... definitely interested. Can you give me some more detail on this?You shouldn't have any problem getting a ticket @ face or below as long as LSU isn't in it. Bourbon can get stupid crowded on NYE - not sure if you and your crew has lots of coin to drop or not, but you might be able to rent a balcony on NYE...that would be a great experience.Will go into more depth later in the yearAdebisi said:ChrisCooleyFan said:
