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And then whoknew in April!
Love Acme. But you have to try Drago's - fresh shucked, laid out on grill in front of you, ladeled with garlic butter and flaming up, then they put parmesean cheese on it ...can't have more than a couple dozen ...very rich. But awesome.Deanie's ...comparatively a big ugh.Man, I have no idea what it's like the day after Christmas. I know the postgame show with Bobby Hebert is at Deanie's Seafood. One of my favorite places to eat. Acme Oyster house menuAlrighty,
Comin down next weekend with a buddy (who's never been to NOLA) for a couple days. We're arriving 3pm Saturday via the City of New Orleans train (for kicks) and departing Monday at 1pm via the train as well. Staying at the Crowne Plaza Astor at the head of Bourbon (@ Canal).
1) BOURBON NIGHTLIFE:
What's the nightlife like in the quarter these days. It's been a year since i've been down and last year around this time (late dec) you really had to hunt around for bars that had a decent crowd. Looking for suggestions for decent spots on bourbon these days. My buddy is single so looking for best 20-30 something crowds. Not huge into clubs but will hit that scene if needed. We'll be hitting the Dungeon just because my buddy's a meathead and loves metal so that place will be entertaining for an hour or so (unless people are ####### in cages in the skull room again). Shot Gadabout a PM about where he's working these days.
2) OFF BOURBON NIGHTLIFE:
I'm aware of the Goldmine but open to other "off bourbon" suggestions of that type. Always have a blast in there. Basically fun bars with good pickup/social scenes. I'll be flying as wingman only but everyone loves eyecandy.
3) SAINTS GAME
We're not going to the game but are considering heading over to the stadium before hand (noon kickoff vs TB) and was wondering how the tailgating is around the stadium. Is the quarter the place to be pregame or should we head over there? Where's the best bars to watch the games (looking for jam packed rowdy/fun scene). Suggestions for postgame festivities? I was going to talk to TigerFan and Tipsy about any pregame festivities they had going on as well (I know Tipsy went to the last game).
4) FOOD
Looking for good/cheap oysters around the quarter. Also suggestions about proper reasonable eats. I know of the standbys (Mothers) but hoping for other suggestions.
Thanks in advance guys.
Drago's has famous charbroiled oysters if you are not into the raw stuff. Very good.
My favorite is Oyster's Rockefeller, but Rockefeller's is in Ponchatoula. I think Brennan's does them as well, but you'll pay a lot. Don't know where else to find them.
You never eat at Mulate's Never!!! Tourist!!!!!
I added Mulates to my "places to avoid" in the original post. I've been there before, and shoulda had it listed earlier. As for your negatives:1. Fried everything - I guess that's New Orleans for ya if you're on a budget. The higher end restauarants ($20/entree) would have given you a much more diverse selection. 2. Very surprised at the fact that the people weren't friendly. Possibly it's b/c everyone is done with Saints and Mardi Gras
But on behalf of New Orleans, I apologize.....that's not our M.O. at all3. As far as the prices - you're in a major downtown in a tourist heavy city Hell, a combo at Subway costs me $8.All in all, glad you had a good time and hope you spread the word
I could go for a crawfishboil
I will be boiling the 21st after the Irish parade on Vets.
Thank the maker.....Youngest kid was feverish and clingy after his nap today & mom saw it. Perfect excuse to not go!!!!
1. Me2. Captain Sids in BucktownSmitty's is very good too..when I lived out there, I went there.Also, it's a 30 minute drive, but I went to Salvo's last night in Belle Chase. $25 all you can eat crawfish, Dungenous (sp?) and regular crabs. Was well worth it, especially at today's prices.
when I'm back down there, I'll have to try those; I usually get them from River Pond on Airline or Dennis's off West Esplanade and Clearview; only because those are close to my parents house in Metry
You and the missus shoulda stopped by at the club I work at for a monotony-shatterin experience.
Alot of the hotels are booked for Jazz Fest already. At this point, I would recommend doing a search and coming back to the thread saying what's available....and then we can make recommendations from there.Jazzfest is only about 2 miles from the french quarter. I'd imagine that some people walk there, but not sure. Here's a visual: mapMookie Blaylock said:
Been in there once. Location is good. Probably 3 starish. Nothing crazy, but better than the other one I linked IIRC. Will suit you fine for Jazz Fest IMO.
We're just going to Jazzfest for the MMJ show on the first Saturday. Add to that that I've not been to NO in over 10 years and the hotel becomes more than just a place to crash. Oh yeah, and the missus is a hotel snob of the highest order. I know the late start has us in a bad way from a good rate POV, but we're still trying all the travel sites pretty much hourly. I just don't know what some of these places are really like.
Understand completely....my wife is very similar. Depending on what your definition of "more than just a place to crash" is, I think you'll be ok.
I don't know how she did it or where she found it, but we got 3 nights, quadruple occupancy at Astor Crowne New Orleans for $700 after tax. Very happy with that. Add to that the fact that we used her work points (similar to credit card points at her company) to secure $225 worth of Ticketmaster gift cards for the show. I think we're set. Thanks for the help. I'll be checking in periodically with other questions I'm sure.
Kid friendly activities:-Breakfast @ Cafe Du Monde (beignets i.e. french donuts) is excellent-Street Car ride from Garden District to Uptown - get to see a lot of the historic homes......you can actually take this to Dante's if you want (bout a 3 block walk from the stop)-Walking around Royal Street to the different shops/studios-Aquarium, Insecterium, Zoo might be good for the kid-I doubt a young kid would appreciate the WW2 museum, but I understand it's phenomenal-Jackson Square has street performers and artists to observeAny more specifics.....fire awayMr. Ham said:
Today was the best weather I can remember in a looooong time. Went to http://www.hogsforthecause.org/ out by the river. Solid food and good atmosphere
Really? You go to New Orleans and you hit the Aquarium?
Just booked a hotel in the French Quarter for May 6th thru the 9th. Can't wait to head back!I'm going with a different group of people this time and will do my best to convince some of them to come to Dante's with me.Those girls were at least hot....they were the worst table of the weekend however....split entrees, no apps, not many drinks...and 8 different credit cards. But at least they were hot.It was good meeting ya and the other 2 FGB's that came in this weekend. Still waiting to meet gamblor & his tonight. Dante's: The official restaurant of FBG's in NOLA. I should add that to my website.Oye, got so used to staying up on Bourbon Street or Harrah’s the last few nights that I couldn’t get to bed until like 2 or 3 last night. Overall verdict is that New Orleans is an excellent vacation spot and one I won’t hesitate to visit again in the future.Huge
No hello? Wthell man.
Blue room right? Oh well....more free shots for someone else.
Glad to have you guys in.
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Blue room right? Oh well....more free shots for someone else.Glad to have you guys in.
Some dude named neil hooked us up last time we were there. Good guy, that fella.
yep that was us! The group was shocked at how good everything was. I had to twist some arms to get them to leave the french quarter, but it was well worth the trek! That shrimp and grits app is pretty ridiculous. Calamari was one of the best ive tasted. And i have had chicken under a brick in many a restaurant. Usually its nothing special. But your chicken under a brick is addictive. Anyway, i cant wait to get back there!Blue room right? Oh well....more free shots for someone else.Glad to have you guys in.
This was a life saver on Friday. i dont think i have ever been rained on that much in my life. good thing i was so intoxicated that i didnt care!
Looking like a good bit of rain next weekend as well. We are used to this sorta stuff as musicfest in Memphis gets rained on every year. I'll be bringing my knee high mud boots w/ steel toes just in case (or do the grounds typically not get very muddy?). Decent rain gear seems to be a must as well. Glad my buddy hooked us up with passes to the VIP Miller Tent to get out of the rain (if it gets really bad) and relax on couches w/ some free beverages
they get crazy muddy. those boots will come in handy. Rivers were forming quickly out there!!! if you dont bring rain gear, they do sell ponchos and unbrellas. But i had to toss my sneakers afterwards!!!Looking like a good bit of rain next weekend as well. We are used to this sorta stuff as musicfest in Memphis gets rained on every year. I'll be bringing my knee high mud boots w/ steel toes just in case (or do the grounds typically not get very muddy?). Decent rain gear seems to be a must as well. Glad my buddy hooked us up with passes to the VIP Miller Tent to get out of the rain (if it gets really bad) and relax on couches w/ some free beverages
Good to know. I'm not a huge fan of umbrellas while watching bands (annoying to folks behind you) but for walking around it might come in handy. May end up bringing a backpack to store all that crap in. Looking at the photos it seems similar to what we get annually in Memphis so we'll be well prepared for the worst and hope for the best. How is drainage? If it stops raining the day before does the park drain out alright or will the grounds be pretty much screwed/flooded for days after a good rain?
