just google in Jackson Square and go from there.
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just google in Jackson Square and go from there.
Thanks for the suggestions guys. Between this and looking at some older threads, I'm now going to have to whittle it down to a manageable itinerary. Lots of great suggestions. Trying to book in the next two-three weeks but finding a lot of places booked up.
Anyone have any experience with Hotel St. Marie? In the French Qtr. a couple blocks from Bourbon. Has overall good reviews. Moderately priced at $160 a night. They have a 2nd floor balcony room available.
Have u ever tried priceline? I have used it ten or so times with three of those being in new Orleans... U don't get to actually pick ur hotel but u can pick ur neighborhood and how many stars... I always pick the quarter and at least four stars.. Last December I got the Marriott on Canal for $82 bucks a night.. I have never not gotten a really nice hotel I was comfortable with.. I mean four stars is fours stars.. I get that it's not for everyone
I agree about Priceline
The Praline Connection on Frenchman Street
Stanley's in Jackson Square check out the Breaux Bridge Bendict with Boudin
Cochon Butcher is Great sweet atmosphere as well
The aquarium is better than the zoo in my opinion.
I've never tried the tea. I always get the sackfull.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeakyD
A couple things I found very interesting about them: 1) they put tripe in their gumbo, and 2) they have peas and carrots in their etouffee. Still very good, but quite odd...Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew2425
Depends on what you want to earn can't really go wrong with any seafood place downtown. I despise ACME and most locals feel it's overpriced. Mr. B's bistro is a nice blend of selection although $30-50 per person. This is the norm for most places of similar quality and atmosphere. When people visit we like to grab char grilled oysters at Drago's early afternoon and then dinner that evening somewhere. Cochon is a nice place of similar price. I really enjoy La Boca which is a fine steak place with Argentine cuisine. Peche seafood is a rather new place with damn good seafood. Most of these places are in the CBD but all within walking distance of FQ.
It will be damn hot this coming weekend so be prepared. Inside attractions are Aquarium, insectarium, and WWII. You can probably get a combo aquarium/insectarium pass for a day. Also the aquarium just opened a couple new exhibits which I haven't seen yet. WWII tskes a full day and is packed out on weekends. If you come early and want to go there, I suggest going a weekday for the least crowd.
Nightlife has many options. Of course there is the FQ. Frenchmen Street is fairly family friendly if you want to see some oddities. Magazine and Frerret Streets both have areas of lower key restaurants and bars. If staying downtown and want to go to these areas you can catch the Bus for $1.25 each. The magazine route has always been "riffraff" free when I've ridden it.
Can't go wrong really anywhere you choose. Just be sure to walk in well lit areas, stay with crowds, and avoid dark streets. They have recently upped police presence downtown with permanent State Troopers so everything should be quiet. Oh almost forgot, this weekend is the annual Tales of the Cocktail all over the FQ. Pretty much a week long cocktail party. http://www.neworleansonline.com/newo...vals/totc.html
Enjoy!
Can this be done several weeks in advance of a trip or does it need to be closer to the actual visit date to get the best deal?Quote:
Originally Posted by thedawg
Here's my list and a few links...
Fine Dining
Peche Seafood Grill - 800 Magazine St, New Orleans, 504.522.1744
Annunciation - 1016 Annunciation St, New Orleans, 504.568.0245
La Petite Grocery ? 4238 Magazine St, New Orleans, 504-891-3377
Cochon ? 930 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, 504-588-2123
Herbsaint - 701 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, (504) 524-4114
Lilette - 3637 Magazine St., New Orleans, 504.895.1636
Domenica -123 Baronne St, New Orleans, 504-648-6020
Patois ? 6078 Laurel St., New Orleans, 504-895-9441
Restaurant August - 301 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, 504-299-9777
Bayona - 430 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, (504) 525-4455
GW Fins - 808 Bienville Street, New Orleans, (504) 581-3467
Commander's Palace - 1403 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, (504) 899-8221
Luke - 333 St. Charles Ave. ? New Orleans, LA 70130 ? 504.378.2840
Mr. B?s Bistro - 201 Royal Street New Orleans, (504) 523-2078
Tableau - 616 St. Peters St., New Orleans, 504.934.3463
Neighborhood Food
Liuzza?s by the Track - 1518 N. Lopez St., New Orleans, 504.218.7888
Liuzza?s - 3636 Bienville Ave., New Orleans, 504.482.9120
Parkway Tavern & Bakery - 538 Hagan Ave., New Orleans, 504.482.3047
Elizabeth?s - 601 Gallier St.,New Orleans, 504.944.9272
Drago?s - Hilton Riverside Hotel, 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans,, 504.584.3911
Mandina?s - 3800 Canal St., New Orleans, 504.482.9179
Casamento?s - 4330 Magazine St., New Orleans,504.895.9761
Joey K?s - 3001 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 504.891.0997
Jacques-Imo?s Caf? - 8234 Oak St.,New Orleans, 504.861.0886
Mimi's in the Marigny ? 2601 Royal St., New Orleans, 504-872-9868
Port of Call - 838 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, 504 523-0120
Mosca's - 4137 U.S. 90 W., Avondale, LA 504.436.8950
Two Sisters - 223 N. Derbigny St., New Orleans, 504.524.0056
Bacchanal Wine - 600 Poland Avenue, New Orleans, 504-948-9111 http://www.bacchanalwine.com/
http://www.nola.com/bar-guide/index....rs_for_20.html
http://www.nola.com/dining-guide/
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gamb...nt?oid=2243580
Felix is right across the street from Acme. Just as good without the line and with slightly better prices. I personally like it better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Howboutdemdogs
I liked a restaurant called Upperline better than Commander's Palace. An old woman owns the place and walks around to the tables talking to everyone. Best tasting menu I ever had. I did go for brunch at Commanders Palace and dinner at Upperline so that might have something to do with it. Upperline is very eclectic inside but the food is fantastic. It is actually on Upperline Avenue around the Garden district I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeardoMSU
My wife has to eat there every time she goes. The one time we were both there when we could go, she was too hung over from drinking her first Hurricanes. Apparently it is awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bullsy
Mr. B's has the best shrimp and grits you will eat.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishwater99
Herbsaint is fantastic - peppercorn seared tuna on St Charles place just down from the quarter ...... brunch = Court of Two Sisters for brunch ...... probably shouldn't take a 15 yr old down Bourbon St.- they will ask questions you will have a hard time trying to explainQuote:
Originally Posted by civildawg
I like Upperline too; great food.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tbonewannabe
Go into St. Louis Cathedral to cool off and to enjoy the beauty. Get lucky and visit while the choir is practicing. Or go for Mass, if you're so inclined.
One fun thing to do is get on the streetcar downtown and ride down St. Charles to Napolean or so. Then ride back. Avoid commuting hours for this.
Also, ride the ferry across the river and back. Pedestrian only these days.
Your fifteen year old may enjoy that huge mall along the river. The zoo is unmatched, but the aquarium is cooler this time of year.
Lots of nice shops and galleries on Magazine street. Also, Oak Street near the Maple Leaf Bar has some cool shops.
Crescent City Steaks on Broad Ave. hasn't been mentioned. You need to walk down Frenchmen Street, too.
Get out and walk around the quarter early in the morning to beat the heat. That right there is taking your family into another world.
Chef at Upperline has left and moved back to Shreveport. He is fantastic. Doesn't mean the food will suffer but he has been the guy there the last couple of years.
Exactly, Felix is better than ACME and you can generally walk in while the tourists are lined up for ACME.Quote:
Originally Posted by drunkernhelldawg
Rates don't get better than this time of year, but it's too damn hot for me. I've spent enough time soaking wet in N.O. In June, July, and August.
But we really enjoy the Riverfront area. The view from the Hilton Riverside is fantastic. Take a Riverboat Cruise. Have a few drinks and spin eloquence like Mark Twain. Make friends and order room service cheesecake at the end of the day.