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Trip to Nola Oct. 10-13th
Posted on 9/18/13 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 9/18/13 at 2:57 pm
Long time listener, first time poster. Got a few questions for you all...
I am doing a trip down to New Orleans October 10-13th with the GF and 3 other couples. We're all coming from Chicago. I will be the only one that has New Orleans ties (born there, went to Tulane, most my family currently lives uptown/Metairie area)- but for the most part, I'm a Chicago guy. I'm planning all the entertainment and Restaurants but wanted to get everyone on this board’s approval and suggestions.
Thursday: Everyone gets in late, so me and the GF are going to Upperline. Its close to where we are staying and one of my go to spots.
Friday: Reservation at August. Is this going to be too fancy/too expensive? Do we need to dress up? Not sure about this one...
Need a suggestion for a good spot for food/drinks and the LSU/UF game on Saturday.
Saturday Night: Reservation at Cochon. One of my favorite spots.
Sunday: Jazz Brunch at Mr. B's.
What’s everyone’s thoughts/suggestions? Am I missing anything? Thanks in advance.
I am doing a trip down to New Orleans October 10-13th with the GF and 3 other couples. We're all coming from Chicago. I will be the only one that has New Orleans ties (born there, went to Tulane, most my family currently lives uptown/Metairie area)- but for the most part, I'm a Chicago guy. I'm planning all the entertainment and Restaurants but wanted to get everyone on this board’s approval and suggestions.
Thursday: Everyone gets in late, so me and the GF are going to Upperline. Its close to where we are staying and one of my go to spots.
Friday: Reservation at August. Is this going to be too fancy/too expensive? Do we need to dress up? Not sure about this one...
Need a suggestion for a good spot for food/drinks and the LSU/UF game on Saturday.
Saturday Night: Reservation at Cochon. One of my favorite spots.
Sunday: Jazz Brunch at Mr. B's.
What’s everyone’s thoughts/suggestions? Am I missing anything? Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 9/18/13 at 3:02 pm to Lime Cat
I would do brunch at Atchafalaya instead of Mr. B's.
Great plan for the most part.
Yes, August is fancy and expensive. However, it is the best restaurant in NOLA IMO. You literally cannot go wrong there, but you will shell out some cash.
Great plan for the most part.
Yes, August is fancy and expensive. However, it is the best restaurant in NOLA IMO. You literally cannot go wrong there, but you will shell out some cash.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 3:02 pm to Lime Cat
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Need a suggestion for a good spot for food/drinks and the LSU/UF game on Saturday.
Saturday Night: Reservation at Cochon. One of my favorite spots
Interested in this as well....We'll be running the warrior dash out in St. Francisville then making the trek over to NOLA to have a fun weekened. Looking for a place to watch the LSU/FLA game and my bro mentioned something about going eat at Cochon, but any other options would be great as well....I really want to try SOBOU
Posted on 9/18/13 at 3:04 pm to longhorn22
I actually really like the bar area at Borgne in the Hyatt. Good food, drinks (beer in cans as well) and some pretty nice TVs.
You can also go upstairs in the Hyatt to Vitascope and they have some very large screens (including a projection screen) as well as good food and drinks.
You can also go upstairs in the Hyatt to Vitascope and they have some very large screens (including a projection screen) as well as good food and drinks.
This post was edited on 9/18/13 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 9/18/13 at 3:06 pm to Fun Bunch
Someone mentioned something to me about Borgne in the Hyatt. Might have to check it out for the game.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 3:09 pm to Lime Cat
I would get thrown out if I tried watching an LSU / UF game at a restaurant.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 3:17 pm to Lime Cat
Sounds like a heck of a weekend to me, LC.
I'd stick with the restaurants you've chosen. You may have some overlap food wise but none should disappoint.
Game day, if you've been gone for a little while, Bayou Beer Garden has a large space with plenty of TVs. It will show your guests a different neighborhood(midcity) and a change of pace(casual).
OP- I'm actually flying back from Chicago the 7th. Any suggestions for my time up there? Going Thurs-Mon Oct 3-7
I'd stick with the restaurants you've chosen. You may have some overlap food wise but none should disappoint.
Game day, if you've been gone for a little while, Bayou Beer Garden has a large space with plenty of TVs. It will show your guests a different neighborhood(midcity) and a change of pace(casual).
OP- I'm actually flying back from Chicago the 7th. Any suggestions for my time up there? Going Thurs-Mon Oct 3-7
Posted on 9/18/13 at 3:22 pm to Lime Cat
I dig your plan. I second having brunch at Atchafalay instead of Mr. B's, but if you're set on Mr. B's it's a good spot for sure.
What about lunch Friday? Planned?
For the LSU game bayou beer garden would be cool but their food is terrible and it gets crowded. I would suggest lunch at Parkway since its a block away then walk to BBG early for the Lsu game and get a spot.
What about lunch Friday? Planned?
For the LSU game bayou beer garden would be cool but their food is terrible and it gets crowded. I would suggest lunch at Parkway since its a block away then walk to BBG early for the Lsu game and get a spot.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 3:44 pm to Rohan2Reed
Totally forgot about lunch on Friday. What should we do?
Saturday we were going to wake up, head to the Quarter, do Cafe Du Monde(i know they will think its cool) then day drink and figure out a plan for the game. Possibly Borgne.
I'm going to look into Atchafalay. Thanks for the heads up.
OB- Where you staying in Chicago. I got plenty of recommendations for you.
Saturday we were going to wake up, head to the Quarter, do Cafe Du Monde(i know they will think its cool) then day drink and figure out a plan for the game. Possibly Borgne.
I'm going to look into Atchafalay. Thanks for the heads up.
OB- Where you staying in Chicago. I got plenty of recommendations for you.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 3:59 pm to Lime Cat
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OB- Where you staying in Chicago. I got plenty of recommendations for you.
I'm staying dangerously close to Wrigleyville and Lakeview.
TIA.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 4:02 pm to Lime Cat
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Totally forgot about lunch on Friday. What should we do?
Parkway Bakery
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Saturday we were going to wake up, head to the Quarter, do Cafe Du Monde(i know they will think its cool) then day drink and figure out a plan for the game. Possibly Borgne.
Could certainly work .. decent food, not much of a gameday atmosphere though. Not even sure how many TVs they have.
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I'm going to look into Atchafalay. Thanks for the heads up.
It's my favorite brunch, and I'm not even a person who really likes brunch style food.
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OB- Where you staying in Chicago. I got plenty of recommendations for you.
Farmhouse on W Chicago Ave!
Posted on 9/18/13 at 4:06 pm to Rohan2Reed
Is killer poboys as good as everyone says it is?
Posted on 9/18/13 at 4:15 pm to Burt Reynolds
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Is killer poboys as good as everyone says it is?
its good, but suffers from expectations that would be hard to live up to with everyone wanting to sound cool recommending a hidden place in the quarter
Posted on 9/18/13 at 4:17 pm to NoSaint
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its good, but suffers from expectations that would be hard to live up to with everyone wanting to sound cool recommending a hidden place in the quarter
Yup, but better than their tacos.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 4:21 pm to TigerWise
If you want to smack talk with some Florida fans during the game Dat Dog Magazine is the place to go. It's the "official" place to watch the UF games in NOLA for UF alumni. Should be a good one for US and a bad one for them.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 4:27 pm to Fun Bunch
quote:kige
I would do brunch at Atchafalaya instead of Mr. B's.
Great plan for the most part.
Yes, August is fancy and expensive. However, it is the best restaurant in NOLA IMO. You literally cannot go wrong there, but you will shell out some cash.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 4:45 pm to TigerWise
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I'm staying dangerously close to Wrigleyville and Lakeview.
Tango Sur. BYOB, Argentine, great atomsphere. Get the El Filet.
LINK
Couple of Nola style bars near by too: Toon's and Blue Bayou. Toons has a crawfish boil that I go to every year. Best boil in Chicago IMO.
If you venture out of that area, I got more for you. Make sure you get some Deep Dish Pizza, either Lou Mals or Giordanos. Brunch in the Goldcoast at either Lux Bar or Tavern on Rush. Great steak/seafood places in Rivernorth. If you want sushi try Coast in Bucktown. Its byob.
Posted on 9/18/13 at 4:55 pm to Lime Cat
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Couple of Nola style bars near by too: Toon's and Blue Bayou. Toons has a crawfish boil that I go to every year. Best boil in Chicago IMO.
I went to a New Orleans style bar in Chi town when I was there in July and thought it sucked. The Local Option. Terrible food, rude staff, weird atmosphere. Had a nice beer selection though, but that can be found many places up there. Walked down the street to a bar on the corner and had a much better time.
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Make sure you get some Deep Dish Pizza, either Lou Mals or Giordanos.
My buddy in Chicago says the 2 best pizza joints are Piece (for thin crust) and My Pie (for deep dish). Does he know what he's talking about?
There was also a Mexican place near downtown that was really good and absolutely crawling with babes .. don't recall the name though. Almost like a club atmosphere in there, but not that douchey.
Also, O Brah.. Lula Cafe
utterly fantastic meal This post was edited on 9/18/13 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 9/18/13 at 4:56 pm to Lime Cat
I'll add on that I agree about switching your brunch to Atchafalaya instead of Mr. B's, and watching the game at BBG...though the food there is just frozen bar food. I didn't care for the food at Borgne.
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