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anyone recommend a decent "Swamp Tour" for me and the family? I'll be down in like 2 weeks. A buddy suggested doing something like that while we're in town.

 
saintfool said:
anyone recommend a decent "Swamp Tour" for me and the family? I'll be down in like 2 weeks. A buddy suggested doing something like that while we're in town.
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Never been on one, but have heard good things.  I'd imagine they have groupons and stuff b/c of the competition

 
saintfool said:
anyone recommend a decent "Swamp Tour" for me and the family? I'll be down in like 2 weeks. A buddy suggested doing something like that while we're in town.
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The kids will love it and it won't be too hot yet. I think for the adults you'll be surprised how close real swamp is to NO.

 
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SaintsInDome2006 said:
FQ Fest finale today. Chamber of Commerce weather as they say.
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:lol:

Just as I saw this post, I was listening to:

Sweet Home New Orleans - Dr. John

Now, I have a question:

After Katrina, Dr. John released an extended version of this. The "...home sweet home..." chorus at the end got much longer & funkier, and added, "...we will come back, stronger than before"...or something like that.

It is my very favorite Dr. John song, but I can't seem to find that version online anywhere. :(

You got any clues?

I will gladly pay you Fat Tuesday for this cheeseburger today.  :)

 
Man of Constant Sorrow said:
:lol:

Just as I saw this post, I was listening to:

Sweet Home New Orleans - Dr. John

Now, I have a question:

After Katrina, Dr. John released an extended version of this. The "...home sweet home..." chorus at the end got much longer & funkier, and added, "...we will come back, stronger than before"...or something like that.

It is my very favorite Dr. John song, but I can't seem to find that version online anywhere. :(

You got any clues?

I will gladly pay you Fat Tuesday for this cheeseburger today.  :)
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Ha very nice, I think I know it, I will ask a friend who has a collection of DrJ.

 
Our son is going to working as an intern at the zoo this summer. Any suggestions on a good place for him to live for the summer that is very close to the zoo or along a bus line that he could use to get to the zoo each day since he won't have a car? I guess we'd be looking for a furnished apartment that could be rented for just 3 months, or something along those lines. Any help appreciated.

 
roarlions said:
Our son is going to working as an intern at the zoo this summer. Any suggestions on a good place for him to live for the summer that is very close to the zoo or along a bus line that he could use to get to the zoo each day since he won't have a car? I guess we'd be looking for a furnished apartment that could be rented for just 3 months, or something along those lines. Any help appreciated.
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He coudn't just "Lie down with Lions"?

Sorry, other than that, I got nothing

@Tiger Fan @tipsy mcstagger @SaintsInDome2006 may be able to help

 
roarlions said:
Our son is going to working as an intern at the zoo this summer. Any suggestions on a good place for him to live for the summer that is very close to the zoo or along a bus line that he could use to get to the zoo each day since he won't have a car? I guess we'd be looking for a furnished apartment that could be rented for just 3 months, or something along those lines. Any help appreciated.
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First of all congrats, that sounds awesome. - I think you mean neighborhoods here. I used to live in that area.

Between Broadway & the park is closest but can be pricey & I doubt you'll find anything reasonable. Black Pearl is within walking distance on the other side of Broadway but FYI it can get sketchy closer to the river. If you can get something closer to St. Charles he should be fine. By Maple is great, very college. That's likely a short bus ride down Broadway. It's also by the streetcar on St. Charles so he can explore the city some.

On the other side, anything along Magazine by Calhoun or Henry Clay could be walkable. Up to or just around Jefferson should be a short bus ride. The bus will be on Magazine but he/you will likely want to keep him close to Magazine where the bus is. Magazine would allow him to explore up and down the city too.

My guess you will find a lot of apartments by Tulane/Loyola, Broadway is a straight shot to the park for the bus and also is right by the streetcar for around town and having a nice experience.

 
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SaintsInDome2006 said:
First of all congrats, that sounds awesome. - I think you mean neighborhoods here. I used to live in that area.

Between Broadway & the park is closest but can be pricey & I doubt you'll find anything reasonable. Black Pearl is within walking distance on the other side of Broadway but FYI it can get sketchy closer to the river. If you can get something closer to St. Charles he should be fine. By Maple is great, very college. That's likely a short bus ride down Broadway. It's also by the streetcar on St. Charles so he can explore the city some.

On the other side, anything along Magazine by Calhoun or Henry Clay could be walkable. Up to or just around Jefferson should be a short bus ride. The bus will be on Magazine but he/you will likely want to keep him close to Magazine where the bus is. Magazine would allow him to up and down the city too.

My guess you will find a lot of apartments by Tulane/Loyola, Broadway is a straight shot to the park for the bus and also is right by the streetcar for around town and a nice experience.
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Excellent, thanks for all the info. He is really excited since he hopes to make a career out of working with animals, studying their behavior, etc. He sent applications to a number of zoos across the country and got the offer from the Audubon Zoo. He sent some questions to the person in charge of the intern program and is still waiting to hear back, so we are also hoping that they can provide some suggestions about housing, maybe even give him the names of other interns that might be in the same situation. We are in Virginia and he has never been to New Orleans and my wife and I have only been there once.

I'll start googling the neighborhoods you mentioned to see what I can find. Thanks again.

 
roarlions said:
Our son is going to working as an intern at the zoo this summer. Any suggestions on a good place for him to live for the summer that is very close to the zoo or along a bus line that he could use to get to the zoo each day since he won't have a car? I guess we'd be looking for a furnished apartment that could be rented for just 3 months, or something along those lines. Any help appreciated.
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There's a facebook group called "Tulane Classifieds" that I sure would be a good place to start, I see rooms popping up in there a bunch.  I would imagine there would be folks looking to fill slots for the summer.

 
Well, we are having our customer conference in October in New Orleans.  Found out I have no obligations until Sunday night at 6pm.  Looked at the calendar and hit the jackpot.  Flying out with Mrs. Smails and another fun couple on Friday 10/13.  Land at 1pm.  Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival happening all weekend (Tipsey - ya there?).   Robert Cray one of the headliners.  Very cool.  Saints play the Lions on Sunday. Definitely going.  Need to think of the 2 best restaurants to book Friday and Saturday night (other couple has never been).  Ideas? Bourbon St one Friday night and Frenchmen's St on Saturday night.  Bloody Mary's Sunday am and then the game.  Then have to entertain customers for 3 days after, including renting out Arnaud's and Mardi Gras World.  Staying at Hotel Monteleone so will be in the thick of the action the entire time.  Better start training.  If any other FBG's are there that weekend let's grab a beer or three

 
Need 2 outstanding restaurants to try.  Recommendations? I'm liking what I read on Yelp about Restaurant Rebirth.  Thinking there on Friday or Saturday.  Anyone been there? I've been to Restaurant August, all of Emeril's joints, Herbsaint, GW Fins, KPaul's, Cochon Butcher, etc.  Never been to some of the classics like Commander's Palace but not sure if that's my jam anyway.  If you only had 2 restaurants to go to in NO, which would they be? (besides McClures of course).

https://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurant-rebirth-new-orleans?osq=Best+Restaurants

 
R'evolution was pretty damn good the last time I ate there.  Also - it's worth a trip to Drago's just to get the char-grilled oysters.  

Clancy's for the old money, real townie place.  And I love Bayona.  

 
Judge Smails said:
Need 2 outstanding restaurants to try.  Recommendations? I'm liking what I read on Yelp about Restaurant Rebirth.  Thinking there on Friday or Saturday.  Anyone been there? I've been to Restaurant August, all of Emeril's joints, Herbsaint, GW Fins, KPaul's, Cochon Butcher, etc.  Never been to some of the classics like Commander's Palace but not sure if that's my jam anyway.  If you only had 2 restaurants to go to in NO, which would they be? (besides McClures of course).

https://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurant-rebirth-new-orleans?osq=Best+Restaurants
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If you haven't been to Commander's Palace, you should definitely go.  Echo R'evolution...it was very good.  Also, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjO_5bw9vbTAhXLa5oKHYkeD0gQFggkMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcomperelapin.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNE3-hJvVCZ-0_OOIHx7d8nLv7idsw&sig2=SOaph9HUvZ9-NYfvqw0EoQ was excellent

 
Judge Smails said:
Need 2 outstanding restaurants to try.  Recommendations? I'm liking what I read on Yelp about Restaurant Rebirth.  Thinking there on Friday or Saturday.  Anyone been there? I've been to Restaurant August, all of Emeril's joints, Herbsaint, GW Fins, KPaul's, Cochon Butcher, etc.  Never been to some of the classics like Commander's Palace but not sure if that's my jam anyway.  If you only had 2 restaurants to go to in NO, which would they be? (besides McClures of course).

https://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurant-rebirth-new-orleans?osq=Best+Restaurants
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2 would be hard to pick

I like Jacque-Imos a lot - have always had a good time and meals out there and you can combine it with a trip to the Maple Leaf next door - bad news is they don't take reservations - so go early or late.

Put Compre Lapin on your list - it's in Old 77 Hotel on Tchoup I think in lower CDB/Convenstion Center a few blocks uptown from Canal- Nina Compton was on Top Chef and was a Beard Finalist this last year - Carribean/New Orleans mix

Upperline is a good one as well out in Garden District. Been a while since I've been there but it's always been one of those stalwarts.

Haven't been but Shaya is still getting tons of kudos - it's on Magazine out near Audubon park

On this Jazzfest trip I ate at new Emeril place called Merils - on Girod just off Tchoup. We had a number of small plates at bar - the upside down pineapple cornbread was like crack.

Also ate at Freret St Beer Room - it's out on Freret which is a cool st near Tulane area. Just a killer Gumbo - served with potato salad the way it should be. Great roux. They pair food with the beer selections. Also High Hat out on Freret is pretty good as well - you'll need a cab/uber.

Edit: Forgot all about Mr B's Bistro - the BBQ shrimp there is a coronary dream

 
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Judge Smails said:
Need 2 outstanding restaurants to try.  Recommendations? I'm liking what I read on Yelp about Restaurant Rebirth.  Thinking there on Friday or Saturday.  Anyone been there? I've been to Restaurant August, all of Emeril's joints, Herbsaint, GW Fins, KPaul's, Cochon Butcher, etc.  Never been to some of the classics like Commander's Palace but not sure if that's my jam anyway.  If you only had 2 restaurants to go to in NO, which would they be? (besides McClures of course).

https://www.yelp.com/biz/restaurant-rebirth-new-orleans?osq=Best+Restaurants
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I think the restaurant is kind of touristy, but KPaul's blackened drum fish is fantastic.

 
Booked Restaurant Rebirth for Friday night.  Still up in the air about Saturday night.  Tough choices.  So much great food, so little time.  We'll go to Tipsy's for lunch one day.

 
ffldrew said:
Also ate at Freret St Beer Room - it's out on Freret which is a cool st near Tulane area. Just a killer Gumbo - served with potato salad the way it should be. Great roux. They pair food with the beer selections.
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Cool that you have been here. The chef used to be at Petit Grocery. A rare example of good restaurant boudin.

 
Judge Smails said:
Well, we are having our customer conference in October in New Orleans.  Found out I have no obligations until Sunday night at 6pm.  Looked at the calendar and hit the jackpot.  Flying out with Mrs. Smails and another fun couple on Friday 10/13.  Land at 1pm.  Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival happening all weekend (Tipsey - ya there?).   Robert Cray one of the headliners.  Very cool.  Saints play the Lions on Sunday. Definitely going.  Need to think of the 2 best restaurants to book Friday and Saturday night (other couple has never been).  Ideas? Bourbon St one Friday night and Frenchmen's St on Saturday night.  Bloody Mary's Sunday am and then the game.  Then have to entertain customers for 3 days after, including renting out Arnaud's and Mardi Gras World.  Staying at Hotel Monteleone so will be in the thick of the action the entire time.  Better start training.  If any other FBG's are there that weekend let's grab a beer or three
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Judge - just found out about a great show going down at Little Gem Saloon you might want to check out

Little Gem Saloon; 10/14 (Saturday)
King James & the Special Men (8.30)
New Soul Finders (10pm) with special guests: Leo Nocentelli, Papa Mali, Kirk Joseph, and Mike Dillon.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Tickets at https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1561321 or www.littlegemsaloon.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tiQHjNJHQY

https://youtu.be/PrGCYQLDk7g

 
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Has anybody done any good tours in NO?  The wife and I wouldn't mind doing a walking tour of some kind of architectural area and other NO highlights.

Thoughts?

 
James Daulton said:
Heading down myself for a short two nights.  What places did you hit up and would you recommend? 
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Not going until Oct 13th.  Right now I'm booked for Restaurant Rebirth on Friday and Doris Metropolitan on Saturday (though that may change based on how late we stay watching Robert Cray).  Been to a ton of others.  GW Fins, majority of the Brennan restaurants, Emeril's restaurants, K Pauls, Dante's, Cochon Butcher, Restaurant August, Mother's, Arnaud's, Herbsaint, McClure's, etc.  Could be there a year and not get to all of the great restaurants.  Haven't been to Commander's Palace, Bayona and a bunch more.  Hard to go wrong if you do a little research on Yelp

 
James Daulton said:
Has anybody done any good tours in NO?  The wife and I wouldn't mind doing a walking tour of some kind of architectural area and other NO highlights.

Thoughts?
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We had about a 75 year old African American gentleman take me and Mrs. Smails for a fascinating ride in a horse drawn carriage (PETA flame away).  It was fascinating.  Told so many stories around architecture, history of New Orleans, etc. Truly great.  

 
Holy crap Bourbon St. is insane.  And for about 4 or 5 blocks the street is closed for maintenance and only the side walks are open.  One the plus side, we were entertained by watching huge rats go in and out of the 2nd floor of the building next to the restaurant we were eating at.  That's the last time we just randomly walk into a place for food down here.

The music at so many places was awesome though.  But who knew there were so many strip clubs right on the main drag.  I must look like a player because dudes kept beckoning me to come in and check out the show.  Said I'd love it.

 
James Daulton said:
Holy crap Bourbon St. is insane.  And for about 4 or 5 blocks the street is closed for maintenance and only the side walks are open.  One the plus side, we were entertained by watching huge rats go in and out of the 2nd floor of the building next to the restaurant we were eating at.  That's the last time we just randomly walk into a place for food down here.

The music at so many places was awesome though.  But who knew there were so many strip clubs right on the main drag.  I must look like a player because dudes kept beckoning me to come in and check out the show.  Said I'd love it.
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full blown playa.

bourbon street is a #### hole. 

 
Land at 1pm on Friday.  3 days of fun with Mrs. Smails, then customer conference for 3 days.  Can't wait.  Hopefully will be in between storms - looks OK so far.

 
Sister is getting married on December 29th down there. We will be in town from the 26th-31st. Was hoping OU would somehow get the Sugar Bowl so I could extend the trip and go to the game but it was not to be. I've never been before, really looking forward to it. We are staying at The Pontchartrain Hotel on St. Charles Ave. 

7 year-old step-son is going too. What are some good things to do with kids? Audubon Park has been recommended so far, weather permitting we will definitely do that one day.  

 
Moe. said:
Sister is getting married on December 29th down there. We will be in town from the 26th-31st. Was hoping OU would somehow get the Sugar Bowl so I could extend the trip and go to the game but it was not to be. I've never been before, really looking forward to it. We are staying at The Pontchartrain Hotel on St. Charles Ave. 

7 year-old step-son is going too. What are some good things to do with kids? Audubon Park has been recommended so far, weather permitting we will definitely do that one day.  
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Beignets at Cafe du Monde for sure.

Aquarium of the Americas

Maybe a quick cruise on the steamboat Natchez (haven't been since I was a kid but I remember it being a couple hours, depends on attention span of your kids)

Craps at Harrah's

Rick's on Bourbon

 
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