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Non Touristry must do's for first Trip to New Orleans
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:20 am
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:20 am
My sister n law and friends will be in the city for the first time Friday thru Thursday. One of her party is a professional chef so good restaurants are a must. They will probably do one fine dining and the rest poboys, seafood etc. THey want to avoid real the tourist places. They are staying in the Garden District near the trolley. The only thing I have planned for them is going to see Rebirth at Maple leaf on Tuesday. I also will have them go see live music on Frenchman st. Where and what night does Kermit Ruffins play? Any other good acts playing in this time frame? I would appreciate any and all suggestions. TIA
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Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:21 am to mouton
7th Ward, 5:40 in the a.m.
On a serious note, some of the old cemeteries are very interesting, though I don't know if they are safe.
On a serious note, some of the old cemeteries are very interesting, though I don't know if they are safe.
This post was edited on 1/29/15 at 9:22 am
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:22 am to mouton
cafe du monde, bourbon street, the aquarium, etc
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:23 am to TH03
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:23 am to mouton
Rock & Bowl with the right band can be a great night.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:23 am to mouton
The doorman at Beach bar will sell you drugs on the spot.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:24 am to mouton
Shopping on Magazine Street
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:24 am to mouton
Got to give Tipitina's a try.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:26 am to mouton
Krewe De Vieux
She hot?
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Peche for lunch
She hot?
<<-- @gmail
quote:
seafood
Peche for lunch
This post was edited on 1/29/15 at 9:27 am
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:27 am to mouton
quote:
THey want to avoid real the tourist places
Well then take them to the tj maxx off vets. Then you can stop by the chilis.
But seriously, if it's your first time in a place, what's wrong with doing all the tourist stuff??
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:28 am to mouton
Parkway Bakery for local po-boys
Brocato's for cannoli, coffee and dessert one night
City park train ride during the day
Ruby slipper or Camellia grill for breakfast.
Any of the many fine Vietnamese places throughout the city.
Not big on nightlife these days so no rec's there.
Brocato's for cannoli, coffee and dessert one night
City park train ride during the day
Ruby slipper or Camellia grill for breakfast.
Any of the many fine Vietnamese places throughout the city.
Not big on nightlife these days so no rec's there.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:28 am to mouton
Where are they staying?
I'll be at Lafitte's on Sunday.
I'll be at Lafitte's on Sunday.
This post was edited on 1/29/15 at 9:29 am
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:29 am to SuperSoakher
quote:
ut seriously, if it's your first time in a place, what's wrong with doing all the tourist stuff??
Because it is way more important to be hipster cool rather than actually enjoy what a new city has to offer.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:30 am to TH03
quote:
cafe du monde
+1
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:31 am to mouton
Kermit usually plays at the Little Gem on Saturday nights.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:32 am to TH03
quote:
cafe du monde
cafe beignet
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:33 am to mouton
Well there is no trolley in NOLA first of all.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:34 am to SuperSoakher
quote:
Well then take them to the tj maxx off vets. Then you can stop by the chilis.
But seriously, if it's your first time in a place, what's wrong with doing all the tourist stuff??
Nothing wrong with touristy stuff, but you painted a pretty big divide there.
Telling them to not waste their time standing in line for ACME or Mothers, for example, is very good advice. They can get better seafood elsewhere without the tourist issues (crowds).
Telling them to avoid the places with "seafood" on Bourbon street with workers standing at the door trying to lure you in.. also good advice.
I like to see the places that locals think are the best when I visit other cities.
Of course, some of the tourist stuff is fine.. go see Jackson Square, stop in at Cafe du Monde, go see some jazz (although this isn't necessarily touristy anyway), etc.
This post was edited on 1/29/15 at 9:35 am
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:34 am to mouton
I don't see the problem with taking them to the tourist places. It's not like going to Disney world. They definitely should go to the French quarter and cafe du monde.
Posted on 1/29/15 at 9:36 am to LouisianaLady
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go see some jazz (although this isn't necessarily touristy anyway), etc.
I've been digging Robin Barnes at Monteleone on Fridays at 5-8. She also plays the Windsor Court Friday and Saturdays 9-12.
She's a pretty decent lounge singer and the bars are upscale.
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