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Day in New Orleans
Posted on 8/6/15 at 8:51 am
Posted on 8/6/15 at 8:51 am
So my girlfriend and I are making 5 years soon, and I want to take her to New Orleans for the day and take her somewhere nice that night to eat and celebrate. Obviously, they have the french quarter and city park, but what would make it a memorable day? Neither one of us have been down to the quarter so we don't know what to expect. So can y'all help me out?? I need some suggestions on where to eat and what to do. Not necessarily a fancy day, but a fun day.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Posted on 8/6/15 at 8:55 am to lessstressmorefishin
Spending the night or not? How willing are yall to walk?
Also, when is this trip? The St Charles Streetcar is down, but will be back soon. That is always a nice thing to do.
Also, when is this trip? The St Charles Streetcar is down, but will be back soon. That is always a nice thing to do.
This post was edited on 8/6/15 at 8:56 am
Posted on 8/6/15 at 9:07 am to lessstressmorefishin
Depends on what you're looking for.
The Quarter is immensely more manageable for day drinking. If I'm going to do the Quarter, I'd rather it be for that. That said, the best times I've had in New Orleans were staying far away from there. If you've never been, I'm not saying don't go check it out -- but don't be afraid that you're missing out if you don't go down there.
If you ARE going down there, Sylvain is a fantastic restaurant. Would make a good lunch or dinner. If you're looking to go super high end on the dinner, I'd do Sylvain for lunch and do Doris Metropolitan for dinner. Both are in the Quarter -- they're actually across the street from each other.
Just since you said you don't know what to expect -- the Quarter is dirty
But I'm sure she'd enjoy seeing Jackson Square and the Cathedral. It can be fun, especially if you've never been.
If you're willing to spend the day in another area of town (or even just spend half the day elsewhere), your SO will most assuredly love Uptown NOLA. A lot of people enjoy strolling Magazine and shopping. Tons of awesome restaurant options there that I'm sure will be mentioned in this thread.
The Quarter is immensely more manageable for day drinking. If I'm going to do the Quarter, I'd rather it be for that. That said, the best times I've had in New Orleans were staying far away from there. If you've never been, I'm not saying don't go check it out -- but don't be afraid that you're missing out if you don't go down there.
If you ARE going down there, Sylvain is a fantastic restaurant. Would make a good lunch or dinner. If you're looking to go super high end on the dinner, I'd do Sylvain for lunch and do Doris Metropolitan for dinner. Both are in the Quarter -- they're actually across the street from each other.
Just since you said you don't know what to expect -- the Quarter is dirty
But I'm sure she'd enjoy seeing Jackson Square and the Cathedral. It can be fun, especially if you've never been. If you're willing to spend the day in another area of town (or even just spend half the day elsewhere), your SO will most assuredly love Uptown NOLA. A lot of people enjoy strolling Magazine and shopping. Tons of awesome restaurant options there that I'm sure will be mentioned in this thread.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 9:13 am to LouisianaLady
We plan on spending the night, and don't really have a solid plan yet. So walking is an option, and venturing to different parts of town is also an option.
And we're going the first weekend of October
And we're going the first weekend of October
Posted on 8/6/15 at 9:15 am to fightin tigers
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will be back soon
What's your definition of soon ?
Posted on 8/6/15 at 9:20 am to lessstressmorefishin
Go to the WW2 Museum. Eat lunch at Cochon. Grab dinner at Peche, or if you want fancy, go with Herbsaint, Emeril's, or Gautreau's.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 9:22 am to lessstressmorefishin
Also I've found Jacques Imo's Cafe which seems to have a plethora of good reviews. I know it's not a fancy place but it looks nice for a fun experience and good fun. Any suggestions on this?
Posted on 8/6/15 at 9:27 am to lessstressmorefishin
Do the touristy stuff in October. Great time for a day in NOLA.
Walk around the FQ.
Stop at Pat O's for a hurricane on the patio.
Check out Jackson Square and the artwork.
Get some beignets at Cafe Du Monde.
Stop by Acme for some Chargrilled oysters. If there is a line, walk across the street to Felix's.
Check out some of the happy hour specials at the Brennan restaurants like Palace Cafe, Bourbon House, and Dickie Brennan's steakhouse.
Have a late dinner at Domenica.
Go see Jeremy Davenport at the Ritz for more upscale or go down to Frenchman for some live music for more casual.
Go to Commander's in the AM for jazz brunch.
Walk around the FQ.
Stop at Pat O's for a hurricane on the patio.
Check out Jackson Square and the artwork.
Get some beignets at Cafe Du Monde.
Stop by Acme for some Chargrilled oysters. If there is a line, walk across the street to Felix's.
Check out some of the happy hour specials at the Brennan restaurants like Palace Cafe, Bourbon House, and Dickie Brennan's steakhouse.
Have a late dinner at Domenica.
Go see Jeremy Davenport at the Ritz for more upscale or go down to Frenchman for some live music for more casual.
Go to Commander's in the AM for jazz brunch.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 9:41 am to lessstressmorefishin
Depends on how important food quality is for you. You don't have to go somewhere "fancy" to get legit high quality food - I hate that misconception.
I have no doubt you'll have fun at Jacques Imo's, so if food quality isn't a concern, go for it. If you're looking for the best food you can eat in NOLA, I wouldn't recommend it.
If you search this board by Subject Only and type in "New Orleans," you'll find a lot of threads pointing to good places
Like Afro listed, the touristy things can be really fun so by all means have a good touristy day. We do it from time to time and my SO was born and raised in NOLA.
I have no doubt you'll have fun at Jacques Imo's, so if food quality isn't a concern, go for it. If you're looking for the best food you can eat in NOLA, I wouldn't recommend it.
If you search this board by Subject Only and type in "New Orleans," you'll find a lot of threads pointing to good places
Like Afro listed, the touristy things can be really fun so by all means have a good touristy day. We do it from time to time and my SO was born and raised in NOLA.This post was edited on 8/6/15 at 9:42 am
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:22 am to OTIS2
Would wait till it cools off a bit..
First time, do the tourist bit
See Jackson square, Street car ride down St. Charles, a walk down Bourbon and Royal st. once if you've never been.
Keeping it cheap.
Get a Muffaletta, zapps and Bargs from Central Grocery, for a picnic on the levee.
Cafe du monde if you never been.
Johnny's po-boy & drinks at Napoleon house and Lafitte's.
Hurricane at Pat O's
First time, do the tourist bit
See Jackson square, Street car ride down St. Charles, a walk down Bourbon and Royal st. once if you've never been.
Keeping it cheap.
Get a Muffaletta, zapps and Bargs from Central Grocery, for a picnic on the levee.
Cafe du monde if you never been.
Johnny's po-boy & drinks at Napoleon house and Lafitte's.
Hurricane at Pat O's
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:26 am to TigerWise
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What's your definition of soon ?
I thought the original plan was to return service by early September. Sure it has been lengthened though
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:30 am to lessstressmorefishin
how old are you?
you sound like a young baw.
For the FQ, walk down bourbon once or twice, check it out. But there are a lot of cool little bars, restaurants, and art galleries on the outskirts. You can probably spend a day just wandering around doing that.
id skip the WW2 museum, unless yall are an old couple that wants to waste a vacation day on that.
you sound like a young baw.
For the FQ, walk down bourbon once or twice, check it out. But there are a lot of cool little bars, restaurants, and art galleries on the outskirts. You can probably spend a day just wandering around doing that.
id skip the WW2 museum, unless yall are an old couple that wants to waste a vacation day on that.
This post was edited on 8/6/15 at 10:34 am
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:30 am to lessstressmorefishin
I like jacques imo's well enough, and combined with a trip next door to maple leaf it's a solid evening. That said it's overpriced and you can do better for the cost.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:35 am to OTIS2
quote:
Go to the WW2 Museum. Eat lunch at Cochon. Grab dinner at Peche, or if you want fancy, go with Herbsaint, Emeril's, or Gautreau's.
This is exactly what the wife and I did and had a great time, took her shopping as well. Followed by Jazz Brunch at Commanders Palace and a Saints game. Awesome Weekend.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:37 am to Lester Earl
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id skip the WW2 museum, unless yall are an old couple that wants to waste a vacation day on that.
If you like history, it's worth wasting some time seeing it. I spent 3-4 hours there and I could've easily done 7-8.
I generally waste a few hours in a day seeing some of the better museums around the world.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:39 am to Lester Earl
The trip will mainly be more of just a fun time and experience type of thing. Not looking for anything fancy, just want to walk around and see what there is to offer. A nice dinner would be good, but we want somewhere that has food that is as good as New Orleans has to offer for the price.
Also, anyone have any hotel recommendations? Up too $250/night
Also, anyone have any hotel recommendations? Up too $250/night
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:40 am to LSUAfro
its a great museum, but if i have just 1 day in the city, im skipping it.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:40 am to lessstressmorefishin
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Also, anyone have any hotel recommendations? Up too $250/night
Should get you a room lots of places. Assuming the Saints or major convention isn't going on
Posted on 8/6/15 at 10:45 am to fightin tigers
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original plan was to return service by early September
Of what year ?
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