#1
Posted: 6/28/05 at 3:34am
Have any of you been? I'm thinking of going next year, afer I get back in shape... and I want to know what to expect. (besides the explicit information)
#2
Posted: 6/28/05 at 7:10am
It is very crowded and, more often than not, extremely hot. I hope you already have hotel reservations. Those are the negatives. The positives: It is a mini-Mardi Gras and a great deal of fun. You will meet people from all over. If you've never been to New Orleans, pm me if you want and I can tell you several places to eat and things to do in and out of the Vieux Carre.
#3
Posted: 6/28/05 at 9:45am
Nawlins is a great city but you have to know where to go to avoid the tourist traps.
"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed
#4
Posted: 6/28/05 at 9:47am
Caroline is very correct about that. Do NOT eat anywhere on Bourbon Street.
#5
Posted: 6/28/05 at 9:49am
ew...gosh no. i'm sad ugelisichs closed *crieS* it was one of THE best restaurants in Nawlans..
and skip the very fancy restaurants like Court of Two Sisters- its over-rated, over-prices and there are better, cheaper alternatives
and skip the very fancy restaurants like Court of Two Sisters- its over-rated, over-prices and there are better, cheaper alternatives
"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed
#6
Posted: 6/28/05 at 9:50am
I've seen videos taken at SD and they are quite amazing.
The truly beautiful should be lawfully restricted from wearing clothing; and the truly butt-ugly should be lawfully mandated from going naked.
#7
Posted: 6/28/05 at 9:53am
Petunia'a on St. Louis
Quarter Scene on Dumaine
Fiorella's on Decatur (French Market)
Quarter Scene on Dumaine
Fiorella's on Decatur (French Market)
#8
Posted: 6/28/05 at 9:55am
don't forget to NOT go to Starbucks! go to Royal Blend or PJs. also, for seafood (real, not fancy stuff) go into Metarie for Sals where the dumps the crawfish right on your table
"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed
#10
Posted: 6/28/05 at 9:57am
There has been talk of going, but haven't made it yet.
The truly beautiful should be lawfully restricted from wearing clothing; and the truly butt-ugly should be lawfully mandated from going naked.
#11
Posted: 6/28/05 at 9:57am
Caroline knows what she's talking about. Anybody who know Metarie is OK by me.
#12
Posted: 6/28/05 at 12:05pm
Thanks guys. I really can't wait... If we had the money and time, we'd go this year, but we're waiting until next.
#13
Posted: 6/28/05 at 1:21pm
I have to admit, despite my numerous trips into New Orleans, I can never help but go to Cafe DuMonde at some point.
#14
Posted: 6/28/05 at 1:40pm
I love Cafe DuMonde! Yummy and great for people-watching. K Paul's has gotten a little froo-froo, but still has the best gumbo I've ever tasted (and I'm not a gumbo fan). Breakfast at Brennan's is overpriced and overrated. My favorite restaurant has been Palace Cafe (owned by the Brennans). Excellent food and service and moderately priced. If you have time, you must go the aquarium. Simply the best aquarium I've ever seen outside the Monterrey aquarium in California.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#15
Posted: 6/28/05 at 1:42pm
im a guy...but thanks:
anywho- if you're in town during summer stop by Plum Street Snow Balls! UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU HAVE EVER TASTED IN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE! IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!
other great choices:
Joey K's (CHEAP CHEAP GOOD GOOD)
Crescent City Steaks (expensive but very good)
and a bunch of others i cant think of the names now...
NO has great food, but i still miss Uggys... *sigh*
anywho- if you're in town during summer stop by Plum Street Snow Balls! UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU HAVE EVER TASTED IN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE! IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!
other great choices:
Joey K's (CHEAP CHEAP GOOD GOOD)
Crescent City Steaks (expensive but very good)
and a bunch of others i cant think of the names now...
NO has great food, but i still miss Uggys... *sigh*
"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed
#16
Posted: 6/28/05 at 2:46pm
Caroline and NMartin--what's the name of the great greasy spoon luncheonette in the French Quarter near the gay bars that has the hysterically funny counter guys? I remember a big black queen at the counter and a skinny little white kid at the griddle. They had me laughing so hard I could barely eat my pancakes or flapjacks or whatever they're called in New Orleans.
Something like the Clover Grill? With all the gourmet food we had when we were there, that was our favorite meal.
Something like the Clover Grill? With all the gourmet food we had when we were there, that was our favorite meal.
Updated On: 6/28/05 at 02:46 PM
#17
Posted: 6/28/05 at 3:51pm
there's Camillia (sp) Grill, its not in the french quarter though. it is in a white, greek style building. no tables, just one bar... its in the garden district near Lee Circle
"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed
#18
Posted: 6/28/05 at 3:54pm
I went a couple years ago. I had a blast! Well, at least I am assuming I did as I really don't recall too much about the entire time we were in New Orleans.
"For me, THEATRE is an anticipation, an artistic rush, an emotional banquet, a jubilant appreciation, and an exit hopeful of clearer thought and better worlds."
~ an anonymous traveler with Robert Burns
#20
Posted: 6/28/05 at 3:59pm
"I'm thinking of going next year, afer I get back in shape..."
You definitely have your priorities in order.
Christ, is it any wonder so many of us want to secede from this herd mentality?
You definitely have your priorities in order.
Christ, is it any wonder so many of us want to secede from this herd mentality?
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#21
Posted: 6/28/05 at 4:09pm
#22
Posted: 6/28/05 at 4:24pm
I'm glad I'm an easy target. I hope you feel a lot better now.
#23
Posted: 6/28/05 at 4:53pm
I feel just as I did before I posted that. Disappointed that people don't want something else.
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#24
Posted: 6/28/05 at 5:08pm
ah, Pal: i stand corrected... i don't know many of the gay spots in NO... :-P
BUUUT: check out Camilla Grill best food in town!! best pecan waffles in the world!
BUUUT: check out Camilla Grill best food in town!! best pecan waffles in the world!
"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed
#25
Posted: 6/28/05 at 5:18pm
So what if I want to look good, and it just happens to be for Southern Decadence. I think it's stupid you created a thread just to pinpoint how low you can get.
And getting in shape isn't just for Southern Decadence.. it's so I can be happy with myself. Get my self-esteem back up. You people should've seen me in high school.
And getting in shape isn't just for Southern Decadence.. it's so I can be happy with myself. Get my self-esteem back up. You people should've seen me in high school.
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