Trip to New Orleans

Cap Ologist · 02-10-2008, 08:44 PM

Thinking about going to New Orleans in March, hadn't really heard much about it lately. Anybody have any info on the rebuilding, hotels, etc?

Doug5984 · 02-10-2008, 08:50 PM

where you looking to go? if it is downtown then you shouldn't even notice anything having to do with the rebuilding. To me downtown is nicer than it's been in a while.

I went for the weekend for one of the Saints games and stayed at a little boutique hotel, Queen & Crescent- it was VERY cheap, and great location- easy to walk to everything- and it was very nice inside. I'd try to stay downtow, central place, and you can walk most places.

Not sure what else to let you know-
I'd try to go to the D-Day museum if that is your thing... The aquarium / imax is always fun...
Bourbon St is always fun, Rick's & Big Daddy's are always a lot of fun

Harrah's is good... Maybe catch a Hornets game... There is a lot to do- and it's always a lot of fun

PilotMan · 02-10-2008, 09:00 PM

Bourbon honestly was a little much for me. I didn't have any fun until I started exploring the other parts of the french quarter closer to the riverwalk, and the french market.

Make no mistake, I like 3 for 1 beers at happy hour, but there is more to do that just that.

Pumpy Tudors · 02-10-2008, 11:09 PM

At the time I left New Orleans, my favorite thing to do was see the AFL's New Orleans VooDoo, but I guess you have to like arena football in order to enjoy that.

The season starts in three weeks.

ntndeacon · 02-10-2008, 11:39 PM

I just got back from New Orleans for a conference. The Pelham was a pretty nice place and not too bad in price. it was on Common just outside the French Quarter.
In terms of restaurants here are a couple of my faves:
The Acme Oyster House (I think it is on Toulouse)
The Ole Coffee Pot on St. Peters
Cafe Du Monde (Beignets are good!)

Ksyrup · 02-11-2008, 07:05 AM

Check out last Monday night's new ep of No Reservations for a sobering but uplifting story about NO. It comes off as more of a commercial than most NR eps, but I think that was partially the point of Bourdain doing this particular show. I can't get enough of NR.

thesloppy · 02-11-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Check out last Monday night's new ep of No Reservations for a sobering but uplifting story about NO. It comes off as more of a commercial than most NR eps, but I think that was partially the point of Bourdain doing this particular show. I can't get enough of NR.

I loves me some Bourdain. The only (quasi) travel show host who won't stand for dancing, singing, or revelry of any nature. The Uzbekistan episode is one of my favorite hours of TV, everz.

02-10-2008, 09:00 PM	#3
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Bourbon honestly was a little much for me. I didn't have any fun until I started exploring the other parts of the french quarter closer to the riverwalk, and the french market. Make no mistake, I like 3 for 1 beers at happy hour, but there is more to do that just that. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

02-10-2008, 11:09 PM	#4
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	At the time I left New Orleans, my favorite thing to do was see the AFL's New Orleans VooDoo, but I guess you have to like arena football in order to enjoy that. The season starts in three weeks. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

02-11-2008, 07:05 AM	#6
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Check out last Monday night's new ep of No Reservations for a sobering but uplifting story about NO. It comes off as more of a commercial than most NR eps, but I think that was partially the point of Bourdain doing this particular show. I can't get enough of NR. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-10-2008, 08:50 PM	#2
Doug5984 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Louisiana	where you looking to go? if it is downtown then you shouldn't even notice anything having to do with the rebuilding. To me downtown is nicer than it's been in a while. I went for the weekend for one of the Saints games and stayed at a little boutique hotel, Queen & Crescent- it was VERY cheap, and great location- easy to walk to everything- and it was very nice inside. I'd try to stay downtow, central place, and you can walk most places. Not sure what else to let you know- I'd try to go to the D-Day museum if that is your thing... The aquarium / imax is always fun... Bourbon St is always fun, Rick's & Big Daddy's are always a lot of fun Harrah's is good... Maybe catch a Hornets game... There is a lot to do- and it's always a lot of fun

02-10-2008, 11:39 PM	#5
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	I just got back from New Orleans for a conference. The Pelham was a pretty nice place and not too bad in price. it was on Common just outside the French Quarter. In terms of restaurants here are a couple of my faves: The Acme Oyster House (I think it is on Toulouse) The Ole Coffee Pot on St. Peters Cafe Du Monde (Beignets are good!)

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