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me and boys are headed to NO for the game as well! corn hole? i need an update on poor ole rusty!
Yaknow not even sure it might still be 35 or so I think I heard someone say that recently. I think Uber goes to the airport now though.
Thanks! Speaking of...is there a streetcar option from the FQ (staying at Monteleone) that would bring me out toward McClures? Wanna spend my tourist dollars right!
McClure's in on Tchoupitoulas and is several blocks from the St. Charles streetcar - the #10 Bus (via Walmart) is what you would want to take if the bus is your thing - otherwise Uber/cab it. Things have been getting funky in the Irish Channel lately and a long walk from St. Charles will be a bit iffy safety wise.
Here's where I'd look to on Saturday -Tipitinas is down the street from NOLA/McClures
Thanks Drew. I knew my wife would get a kick out of the streetcar, so hoped it was an option. She would not be as thrilled with the bus or a long sketchy walk.
My favorite is to take streetcar to Jacque-Imo's(Shrimp and Alligator Sausage Cheescake ) for a great meal and then go to Maple Leaf next door. If you are there on Tuesday Rebirth is usually at Maple Leaf -and I'm not sure how long it will be but George Porter is there on Monday nights - two of the best New Orleans has to offer music wise. It's a great ride through Garden district on the streetcar - you get off at Oak after the turn on to Carrollton at the Riverbend and you can walk about 3 blocks. Your wife would love it - mine does.
Or you could just check in hereN.O. is such a great place to party but man does the city have poor infrastructure. The roads are borderline un-drivable in some parts. I don't see how people live there.
Anywho, Willie's fried chicken after a night of heavy drinking & partying>>
Visiting New Orleans is even better when you travel with a person who's from there, chances are they know where the real food is, not the tourist crap. I wish I could remember the name of the place we went to, the hot sausage was amazing. They had a lot of good food.
My hotel room was insane, I waited too long to book so I ended up spending over $500 just for the weekend.
You could always uber from McClures to St. Charles and take the street car back. The $5 is worth it not to walk in the heat.
Where are you staying?game time people!!!
we get in saturday late afternoon. we have reservations at Jaques imos that night.
we are open to any game day recommendations. we are sitting in section 139. also open to after game thoughts.
probably head to typsy's place sunday night or monday afternoon.
give me some thoughts for dinner sunday or monday
we leave tuesday midday.
let the good times roll!
Summer in new orleans means afternoon showers a lot. I don't think it would effect a swamp tour unless it's pouring that day. Pretty casual for bars/clubs...if there's a specific one you're interested in, post it and I can let you know.
Possibly, because I'm the type of traveler that doesn't like having set plans on a vacation. If you let me know where you are at before the game might be able to meet up depending on what's going on.
Thanks. No place in particular but just don't want how we're dressed to be a deterrent. By causal do you mean t-shirt and tennis shoes casual or at least a collared shirt?
there's a great restaurant downstairs (Borne) or a pretty decent bar upstairs. Otherwise, i'd just walk around before the game
In the French Quarter, Frenchman street area - you can walk in basically anywhere with t-shirt/tennis shoes.
I like Sazeracs at Sobou and at French 75 - as well as Sazeracs in Roosevelt Hotel mentioned above.
GREAT STUFF! Thanksffldrew said:
Probably gonna do the Raider parade on Sunday at 1000. S. Rampart and Poydras Ave in front of Little Gem Saloon.
we'll be there . it's across the street from our hotel(hyatt) i'll pm you my number. text me.Charlie Harper said:
headed out for the day....but rebump this tomorrow if you don't mind.
St Charles Pub is a good destination (go upstairs) and also Courtyard Brewery as they will have a food truck guaranteed. Those are both roughly Garden District.
Yeah, I think a good combo of what the folks above said...you won't be able to walk to any of these, but they're all a quick uber away from each other
Not yet. Probably get some loose plans in place next week. If you have a go to spot lemme know. Sounds like finding good gumbo won't be an issue.
yeah, i wouldn't go anywhere specific for it (well....there's one place out in metairie, but not worth the trip out of the way when you're just there for the weekend). You'll find good gumbo with no problem.
quick search comes up with this - http://www.kreweofkringle.com/ - I've never done it, but I've heard it's fun. Other than that...just normal eating/drinking/music stuff
Dragon Smoke at Tipitinas on Dec 10th - https://youtu.be/sKUz5_eWrmQ - one of the very best mash up bands in New Orleans history
that's a helluva deal on the Marriott....very central location and a nice hotel. I woudln't stay at the Mason Dupuy - wrong side of Bourbon. Actually pretty good deals on the Sonesta and Monteleone as well....but not sure it's worth $100 more a night for just a few block difference. Much easier (to get in and out via cab/uber )on Canal St. vs. heart of the quarter as well.
Here are two of my favorite places I've been in the past year.Joe T said:
