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Topic: New Orleans
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Hoc
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From: Huntington Beach, CA Owner: Club La Pension, New Orleans; Nob Hill Inn, S. F.; Pueblo Bonito, Mazatlan; Allen House, London; Custom House, Boston
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posted 01-25-2004 21:08
   
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Originally posted by Hawaiibarb:
I'll be at the Plaza Suite Resort, and I'll bring my walking shoes.
The Plaza Suite is just a couple of blocks away from Mother's, so plan on having a couple of meals there: 1. Breakfast including a Debris Biscuit;
2. A Ferdi's Special Po'Boy;
3. Red Beans & Rice. Inexpensive, very casual, and amazingly good. IP: Logged |
purple
TUG MemberPosts: 57
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posted 01-28-2004 10:23
Thanks for all the good recommendations. We are going in April with family and looking very forward to it. Has anyone been to the area called Faubourg Marigny? There are supposed to be restaurants, clubs etc there. We are thinking of eating at Marigny Brasserie and then listening to music one night. Another nite we are going to Commanders Palace and the last night we plan to go to Brigtsens or Upperline. Do these all sound good? ------------------
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GinGin
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posted 01-28-2004 10:42
There are other areas of New Orleans to go other than the Quarter and downtown if you have a car. There's the Lake Ponchatrain area and the 'Fat City' area of Metairie (a suburb of NOLA. Perhaps this is where these establishments are located. These areas are very popular with local residents. Believe it or not locals don't normally go to the Quarter and downtown for their entertainment. ------------------
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SydneyTugger
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posted 01-28-2004 15:12
I love mussels. Any chance of sharing that recipe Hoc?
My favourite mussels dish so far is one I had in France. The Belgians also do it pretty well.This is a great thread. Good information for international visitors too. At the moment, I have a request in for New Orleans prior to the TUG cruise. I know the chance is slim but if I get there, the info in this thread would be very useful. IP: Logged |
Hoc
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From: Huntington Beach, CA Owner: Club La Pension, New Orleans; Nob Hill Inn, S. F.; Pueblo Bonito, Mazatlan; Allen House, London; Custom House, Boston
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posted 01-28-2004 20:29
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Originally posted by SydneyTugger:
I love mussels. Any chance of sharing that recipe Hoc?
My cousin has it. But, if I can get her to email it to me, I'll send it to you. IP: Logged |
SydneyTugger
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posted 01-29-2004 15:56
Great. Thanks Hoc.
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ahaydel
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posted 01-31-2004 06:30
As a local New Orleanian, I heartily agree with all your suggestions. I'll add a few more: Irene's in the Quarter, R.O.'s at the lakefront, definitely Mike Anderson's on Bourbon St. for Trout Norman, or the Guitreaux, Andrea's in the burbs for Italian/Seafood, Cafe du Monde for beignets and cafe au lait, Mother's for poboys, Acme Oyster House for raw oysters! In this town, everyone lives to eat and plans life around food.IP: Logged |
Fern Modena
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posted 01-31-2004 19:43
Our first trip we stayed at Courtyards timeshare which is in the Faubourg Marigny area. Its a residential area very close to the FQ with many clubs and restaurants. We've eaten at Praline Connection there (good). There's also a club, can't remember the name, where the Nevilles appear when they are in town.Also, as mentioned by another poster, try the Guitreau at Mike Anderson's, or Crawfish or Crab 7 ways. Fern
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Originally posted by purple:
Has anyone been to the area called Faubourg Marigny? There are supposed to be restaurants, clubs etc there. We are thinking of eating at Marigny Brasserie and then listening to music one night.
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MaryH
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From: New Orleans, LA, USA - Chateau Orleans
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posted 02-04-2004 00:52
I agree with a lot of the posts and had good to excellent meals at Praline Connection, Mothers, Cafe du Monde, Pascal's Manale and some others. Love to try more at Mardi Gras for the week in a week and half. Really looking forward to it.New Orlean seems high on my list this year. A conference I can go to and my first timeshare and Mardi Gras, all on different weeks.
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bigrick
TUG MemberPosts: 206
From: Sac, CA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 02-08-2004 22:17
I will use all this info when we're in NOLA beginning 3/26. For the week prior I want to look around as far out as Memphis. Any suggestions for things to see and places to stay? Dear Moderator: I posted a similar question on the Central board. Maybe this post will generate responses or me and the missus will just live on southern hospitality those days. ------------------
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bigrick
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posted 02-09-2004 00:08
I'll use all this info when we go to NOLA on 3/26. (I can't wait!) For the week prior, I'd like to drive a bit and see more of the area. Maybe go as far as Memphis. Any suggestions on "don't miss" sites (historical, scenic, music, or food!) in the area of Baton Rouge, Vicksburg, along the Mississipp', etc? Any recommended places to stay?Moderators: I have a similar post in the Central US board. Maybe posting here'll generate some ideas for me. ------------------
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GinGin
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posted 02-09-2004 07:50
BigRick, Memphis is close to many Mississippi casinos and also is the home of Elvis Presley. You can take a tour of his home and grounds while there. There's Mud Island adjacent to downtown Memphis on the Mississippi River. Memphis has a very nice zoo. There's also Beale Street, a tourist area, with many jazz, r&b and blues clubs, shops and restaurants.There's only one timeshare anywhere near Memphis and it's at Robbinsville, Mississippi close to the casinos. I think it's pretty hard to trade into since it's the only timeshare in the area. As far as other places to stay in Memphis, it has the same type accomodations/hotels/motels as any other big city. It just depends on what area of Memphis you wish to stay. Memphis is a large city and growing rapidly like Atlanta. Put a Memphis search in www.google.com to see what other entertainment they offer and choice of accomodations. ------------------
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Hawaiibarb
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posted 02-14-2004 19:23
This is a great thread! Since so many of you know New Orleans, can you give me any suggestions for resonable parking. My sister and I will have a car for most of the week (We'll be at the Plaza Suite Resort) and I've heard that parking is really expensive. A while ago I remember reading some good suggestions, but I checked the archives and couldn't find it. Can anybody help?IP: Logged |
abelee
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Registered: Sep 2001
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posted 02-15-2004 05:27
Did anyone mention Deanie's in the French Quarter ( around Bienville and something?). It's a popular stop for seafood with reasonable prices, good servings, and great service.Forgot to mention; when you get tired of gumbo, seafood, and poboys, there is a place called Vodoo Bar-B-Q. There are several in the NOLA area. One is found along the St. Charles streetcar line in the lovely Garden District. [This message has been edited by abelee (edited 02-15-2004).] IP: Logged |
Hoc
TUG VolunteerPosts: 4936
From: Huntington Beach, CA Owner: Club La Pension, New Orleans; Nob Hill Inn, S. F.; Pueblo Bonito, Mazatlan; Allen House, London; Custom House, Boston
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posted 02-16-2004 06:39
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Originally posted by Hawaiibarb:
This is a great thread! Since so many of you know New Orleans, can you give me any suggestions for resonable parking.
There is an open air parking area down by the French Market. Parking there is something like $5 or $7 a day. Not convenient if you want to actually use the car while you're there, but I never get a car when I go. Also, there is a bus that goes right down Decatur St. from the lot to Canal (It might go farther, but I've never ridden it beyond Canal). Canal and Decatur is only a couple of blocks from the Plaza Suite. IP: Logged |
Blues
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Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 02-18-2004 09:21
Rick, if anyone in your party has any interest in the Civil War, then of course you won't want to miss the National memorial in Vicksburg (don't remember exactly what it's called). It's huge; a drive-yourself tour. You first stop at the visitor's center to get maps, background, etc; then drive around the park. There's a salvaged ironsides battleship in the middle of the park, too.Natchez is great for viewing the antebellum mansions. Take the horse & buggy tour around the old town.
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Alton
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posted 02-18-2004 11:58
Another neat little restaurant is the Quarter Scene at the corner of Dumaine and Dauphine. Food is reasonable and the tuna steak I had was good. They allow you to bring in your own bottle of wine.IP: Logged |
Hoc
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From: Huntington Beach, CA Owner: Club La Pension, New Orleans; Nob Hill Inn, S. F.; Pueblo Bonito, Mazatlan; Allen House, London; Custom House, Boston
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posted 02-18-2004 16:24
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Originally posted by bigrick:
I'll use all this info when we go to NOLA on 3/26. (I can't wait!) For the week prior, I'd like to drive a bit and see more of the area. Maybe go as far as Memphis. Any suggestions on "don't miss" sites (historical, scenic, music, or food!)
In Memphis, you have to have real Barbecue. Not only Charlie Verdoux's Rendezvous, but don't miss the Mr. Brown sandwich at Leonard's Pit BBQ. Without a doubt, the best pork BBQ sandwich I've ever had. Also, don't miss the marching of the ducks at the Peabody Hotel. Unless you are a real Elvis fanatic, Graceland will be interesting, but once you've done it, you never have to go back. It's essentially a middle class home that had a few additions made. Nothing like the amazing Mansions in NOLA's Garden District. I gained a greater appreciation for Elvis -- the man and the musician -- by visiting Graceland, but it's not so spectacular that I ever have to see it again. I just worry that a week on Beale St. might just diminish the incredible music you hear in NOLA. You might get tired of listening to music if you do it every night for two weeks. If you're up for a driving vacation, you might start around the Grand Canyon, and take a week driving to New Orleans. Good stops each day would be: The Grand Canyon (Fly into Phoenix, rent a car and drive the 150 miles to Flagstaff), Albuquerque, Carlsbad Caverns (out of the way, but a spectacular experience and worth the extra day), one of the Texas towns (San Antonio is down there toward the South of Texas, but good), and then NOLA. With this route, I think you would be driving roughly 500 miles or so on your driving days. So, that would be about 8-10 hours of driving on those days, with stops. But that is doable if you have two drivers. And it's a great way to see part of the U.S. you might never otherwise get a chance to see. IP: Logged |
MaryH
TUG MemberPosts: 63
From: New Orleans, LA, USA - Chateau Orleans
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 02-21-2004 14:32
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Originally posted by Mimi in CA:
Do they still have the 25 cent martinis at Commander's Palace at lunch?[/B]
Had lunch at Commander's Palace this past week since I had late dinner reservation at Delmonico's on the parade route the same night. CP still have the 25 cent martinis. I ordered 2 thinking it was first at 25cents and 2nd at regular price and both were 25cents each. The bread pudding souffle with whisky cream sauce is excellent and Commandar's Palace has great service with true southern hospitality. The staff ask questions and really care about your answers and they took me for a quick look of the chef's table in the kitchen.
Whereas dinners at Emril and Delmonico was nice and good but far less personal although sitting at the food bar overlooking the kitchen was fun. They were not impressed when I said that the Creme bruele was good but not the best I have tasted and having lived in France for two year including one in Paris, I have tasted better there and also in NYC and Miami.
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liubruin
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posted 02-28-2004 14:16
Hubby has a 4 day conference set in New Orleans first week of January 2006, so this is a very helpful thread. I was thinking of going down there several days (up to a week) in advance to do some sightseeing. Are there some good daytrips away from NO you experienced folks would recommend? Will have an infant along, so we won't be able to check out the famous NO night life for this trip. IP: Logged |
Hoc
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posted 02-28-2004 22:49
Normally, when someone asks about a day trip, I recommend a swamp tour. I don't know if this would be a good trip while carrying an infant. Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World and museum is across the river and, while technically still in New Orleans, the excursion will probably take the better part of a day. You might also consider a Riverboat ride (can take 4 to 6 hours), but this could be interesting or boring, depending on your particular proclivities.IP: Logged |
GinGin
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posted 02-29-2004 07:32
The swamp tours would definitely not take an infant. The airboats are extremely loud and the ride can be very rough. My suggestion would be to search tours in NOLA on www.google.com to see what might tickle your fancy and would be suitable for an infant.------------------
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bigfrank
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posted 02-29-2004 09:57
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Originally posted by sdwrdt:
I will put the dining information into the Louisiana Dining Guide, but don't put the other things into it. Of course, we could make just a Things to do in New Orleans file and then that would include it. What do you want?
Was the info on this thread ever saved. I checked the dining guide for LA and it shows updated in 2002.
Hoc, I allready made reservations in May for Captain Commandos Palace for Friday night dinner,Sunday Brunch and a Tuesday lunch. I still have to get K-pauls but can not untill 30 days before.
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Hoc
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posted 02-29-2004 19:23
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Originally posted by bigfrank:
Hoc, I allready made reservations in May for Captain Commandos Palace for Friday night dinner,Sunday Brunch and a Tuesday lunch. I still have to get K-pauls but can not untill 30 days before.
Personally, I'd just do the lunch. Dinner at Commander's Palace can be extraordinarily expensive, and the Jazz Brunch is usually crowded and expensive. If I were you, I'd stick with the lunch there, and do Sunday Brunch at the Wyndham Canal Place and Friday Dinner at Pascal's Manale (which will also be crowded, but much less expensive and very upscale in the back, though it seems like a neighborhood bar in the front). I think K-Paul's might be closed all day on Sunday, so you probably want to plan accordingly. I would get the Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding with Lemon Sauce and Chantilly Cream at K-Paul's for dessert, and don't miss the BBQ Shrimp at Pascal's Manale (and wear something where you don't mind if you drip the butter/worcestershire sauce for the shrimp on it). Also their bread pudding is very rich and buttery. For the K-Paul's main course, go for something bronzed, although their stuffed pork chop and their blackened beef tenders are very good. We had some kind of appetizer there that was amazing, I think some kind of shrimp and crab cakes with a couple of sauces drizzled over the top. Whatever you get will be good. IP: Logged |
bigfrank
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posted 03-03-2004 19:29
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Originally posted by Hoc:
Personally, I'd just do the lunch. Dinner at Commander's Palace can be extraordinarily expensive, and the Jazz Brunch is usually crowded and expensive. If I were you, I'd stick with the lunch there, and do Sunday Brunch at the Wyndham Canal Place and Friday Dinner at Pascal's Manale (which will also be crowded, but much less expensive and very upscale in the back, though it seems like a neighborhood bar in the front). I think K-Paul's might be closed all day on Sunday, so you probably want to plan accordingly.I would get the Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding with Lemon Sauce and Chantilly Cream at K-Paul's for dessert, and don't miss the BBQ Shrimp at Pascal's Manale (and wear something where you don't mind if you drip the butter/worcestershire sauce for the shrimp on it). Also their bread pudding is very rich and buttery. For the K-Paul's main course, go for something bronzed, although their stuffed pork chop and their blackened beef tenders are very good. We had some kind of appetizer there that was amazing, I think some kind of shrimp and crab cakes with a couple of sauces drizzled over the top. Whatever you get will be good.
Steve I realy do not mind the expensive part as long as it is worth it. I feel since my wife will only be there for a half a week and I will be there a whole week(not to mention that I will be there without her on our wedding annivesery)That I should make it as good as I can. ------------------
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