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[Tiger Fan]

Had lunch at the hotel, then rested for an hour. Walked over to the French Quarter to watch the Steelers-Ravens game. That night went to eat at Coquette in the Garden District. Amazing food. Wife had the chicken breast and I had the Wagyu sirloin that was probably one if the best steaks I've ever had. Then we took a cab over to Frenchman street where we went to see John Boutte play at DBA. Really liked that bar. Had a seat where we could simultaneously watch/listen to the band while keeping an eye on the Falcons-Packers game. No smoking either, which was a big big plus for the allergies. The Spotted Cat is right across the street. Next time I come back to NO I'm going to try to find a small boutique hotel or B&B near Frenchman St. as we preferred that area over any other section of NO.

These are my thoughts too for our next visit. Looking at staying at the Le Richelieu for close proximity to Frenchman St. We live about a 4.5 hour drive away and like to go over and live it up for a weekend in the quarter- always a great time. We also have Jacque Imos on our list to hit for dinner one night, our friends swear by it.

I must be the only one who doesn't care for Cafe du Monde- that place is nasty as your feet will stick to the floor with powdered sugar everywhere and chickery should not be in coffee.

Jacque Imos and Dante's are my 2 favorite restaurants in NOLA. hitting up Jacque Imos on Saturday night with a big group

 

[cstu]

Heading down to NO this weekend and looking for some reasonably priced places. Dante's brunch is on the itinerary for Sat or Sun if we have the time. Here's a list of places I came across:Johnny's Po-BoyCochon ButcherStanleyThe JointCasamento's

The Joint is probably the best BBQ in New Orleans (there's a few places in some suburbs that compare). Cool little atmosphere too.Johnny's is my favorite po boy place. I think I got the roast beef debris/cheese fry po-boy last time I was there - Cash only IIRCCochon Butcher - I've been once, and I thought it was ok. Warning, it's pretty small; so during a busy lunch it might be tough to get a seat. All of these are reasonably priced though. Haven't been to Stanley or Casamento's though, perhaps some others can chime in.

We only had one full day there and didn't get around to either Dante's or The Joint and we ended up at Cochon instead of Cochon Butcher on Friday night after we checked in. Cochon was nice and the only thing I didn't like was the alligator appetizer, the pulled port and red snapper were excellent. Saturday we got breakfast at Johnny's and it was as good as we expected, not to mention the sandwiches were huge. We hit up Stanley for lunch and though it was ok, nothing special but it was reasonably priced for the location (next to Jackson Square). Saturday night my nephew wanted to go this Vietnamese I found called Pho Bang. It was way out of the way (Chef Menteur Highway) in the middle of nowhere but was the food was fantastic - and cheap ($7 for a huge bowl of soup). It was so good that we all agreed to back for lunch on our way out of town. It was a very short trip but I really enjoyed it - one of my favorite cities I've been to and probably the most unique. Next time I'll try to stay for about a week so I can take my time exploring instead of being so rushed.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Ok, going to New Orleans for 48 hours in three weeks. I will go through this thread page by page but thought maybe I could get a few questions answered to get me on my way...

Staying in French Quarter

Big fan of culture

Two best restaurants for the two dinners (very local cuisine only like Cajun and Seafood)

Would take a lunch recommendation also

Walking suggestions

Three must sees

One must do

If I can get that from an expert, I'll owe ya.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Ok, going to New Orleans for 48 hours in three weeks. I will go through this thread page by page but thought maybe I could get a few questions answered to get me on my way...

Staying in French Quarter

Big fan of culture

Two best restaurants for the two dinners (very local cuisine only like Cajun and Seafood) - Emeril's NOLA, Palace CafeWould take a lunch recommendation also - Mr. Bs or Johnny's Po Boys (Johnny's is much more casual)

Walking suggestions - (1) Up and down Royal St., (2) Jackson Square and (3)Decatur St. (Decatur leads into the French Market)Three must sees - Honestly, tough to come up with...as you'll probably see a majority of the "must sees" by taking my walking suggestions.One must do - Jazz at Preservation Hall If I can get that from an expert, I'll owe ya.

Everything above is in the French Quarter. I'll admit, I could probably use some help in the 3 must sees and 1 must do dept.

 

[whoknew]

Ok, going to New Orleans for 48 hours in three weeks. I will go through this thread page by page but thought maybe I could get a few questions answered to get me on my way...Staying in French QuarterBig fan of cultureTwo best restaurants for the two dinners (very local cuisine only like Cajun and Seafood)Would take a lunch recommendation alsoWalking suggestionsThree must seesOne must doIf I can get that from an expert, I'll owe ya.

I don't have answers for all, but a few suggestions:1) The blackened Louisiana Drum fish at K-Pauls is fantastic. I highly, highly recommend it.2) Go to Frenchman's street at night. There are some cool bars there with great music.3) Have a couple cocktails at the Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone.

 

[gianmarco]

Ok, going to New Orleans for 48 hours in three weeks. I will go through this thread page by page but thought maybe I could get a few questions answered to get me on my way...Staying in French QuarterBig fan of cultureTwo best restaurants for the two dinners (very local cuisine only like Cajun and Seafood)Would take a lunch recommendation alsoWalking suggestionsThree must seesOne must doIf I can get that from an expert, I'll owe ya.

Going during the week or weekend? The day of the week can change which places are recommended to visitRestaurants: Dante's is obviously a must. Jacque-Imo's which was recently mentioned is another fantastic restaurant in the same area. If you're going to be there on the weekend, I recommend 2 great places for breakfast/brunch. The Court of the Two Sisters is a place a lot of people will go to in the Quarter. They have a jazz trio in the courtyard that plays as well. My other spot is a place called Elizabeth's that is pretty close to the FQ. The food there is superb for brunch and was my favorite breakfast place on weekends. For lunch, it's tough to pass up Commander's Palace. Still one of the top restaurants in the city and the $.25 martinis at lunch make it an easy pick. Frenchman street at night was also one of my favorites. DBA and The Spotted Cat are great.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Going tomorrow, thanks for the input guys.

Will report back with findings and a full belly of Cajun seafood.

 

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Going tomorrow, thanks for the input guys.

Will report back with findings and a full belly of Cajun seafood.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH COURT OF TWO SISTERSGO to the linked Cafe Amelie instead. Nice day = Courtyard for Jazz brunch. There may be better options, but that's a place I sorta landed on accidentally that I really really really liked.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Going tomorrow, thanks for the input guys. Will report back with findings and a full belly of Cajun seafood.

gotta check out Krewe De Viuex. Its a Mardi Gras Parade in the 1/4 Saturday Night. I'll be down there send a pm if your up for a

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Ok I am going with the following:

Dinner tonight:

Carousel Bar (pregame)

Palace Cafe (closest to hotel and I am a bit tired from driving all day)

Breakfast tomorrow:

Cafe Amelie

Dinner Tomorrow:

Emerils NOLA or KPauls. I have reservations at Emerils but will consider KPauls because I think the menu looks more up my ally.

Lunch on Tue:

Commander's Palace

All the other walking recommendations noted and I'm going to try and see whatever was recommended. Thank you very much.

 

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Palace Cafe (closest to hotel and I am a bit tired from driving all day)

Ate here last time I was down there. The Creole Dip (French Dip) was the best I've ever had.. by a pretty significant margin.

 

[Card Trader]

Heading out here on Friday, only reservations i have is Emeril's on monday. Looking forward to some good music and great food

 

[ragincajun]

So Tips, TF, guys. What is THE most haunted hotel in NO? I stayed at the Myrtles in St. Francisville. Meh....

I have heard Le Pavillion, but I have seen several different #1's.

Thoughts?

 

[Tiger Fan]

So Tips, TF, guys. What is THE most haunted hotel in NO? I stayed at the Myrtles in St. Francisville. Meh....I have heard Le Pavillion, but I have seen several different #1's.Thoughts?

I'll be honest, I have no clue on this one...perhaps tripadvisor could help? Just never been my thing. I know some of my cousins took a haunted tour throughout the quarter a few years ago, and they thought it was pretty cool....but I got nothing on the hotels.

 

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Ok I am going with the followinginner tonightalace Cafe (closest to hotel and I am a bit tired from driving all day)Breakfast tomorrow:Cafe Amelie

What were your thoughts on the above?

 

[ragincajun]

So Tips, TF, guys. What is THE most haunted hotel in NO? I stayed at the Myrtles in St. Francisville. Meh....I have heard Le Pavillion, but I have seen several different #1's.Mine either really. Researching for my bro in law.Thoughts?

I'll be honest, I have no clue on this one...perhaps tripadvisor could help? Just never been my thing. I know some of my cousins took a haunted tour throughout the quarter a few years ago, and they thought it was pretty cool....but I got nothing on the hotels.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Ok I am going with the followinginner tonightalace Cafe (closest to hotel and I am a bit tired from driving all day)Breakfast tomorrow:Cafe Amelie

What were your thoughts on the above?

Palace Cafe was great, tremendous even. Went to NOLAs the next night, even better.Cafe Amelie was just not in my price range for that kind of meal so we went down the street a few blocks and found a wonderful Omlette/Beignet bar right next to the police HQs. Beignet and bacon jokes permeated the general vicinity.ETA: New Orleans is awesome. Quite possibly my second favorite city in the U.S. for it's culture, creativity and atmosphere. It is the anti-Phoenix, full of culture and interesting facts and outlooks. Not a place I'd ever live, but I'd rather go there for a few days than almost anywhere.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Ok I am going with the followinginner tonightalace Cafe (closest to hotel and I am a bit tired from driving all day)Breakfast tomorrow:Cafe Amelie

What were your thoughts on the above?

Palace Cafe was great, tremendous even. Went to NOLAs the next night, even better.Cafe Amelie was just not in my price range for that kind of meal so we went down the street a few blocks and found a wonderful Omlette/Beignet bar right next to the police HQs. Beignet and bacon jokes permeated the general vicinity.ETA: New Orleans is awesome. Quite possibly my second favorite city in the U.S. for it's culture, creativity and atmosphere. It is the anti-Phoenix, full of culture and interesting facts and outlooks. Not a place I'd ever live, but I'd rather go there for a few days than almost anywhere.

Glad you had an awesome time

 

[gianmarco]

Ok I am going with the followinginner tonightalace Cafe (closest to hotel and I am a bit tired from driving all day)Breakfast tomorrow:Cafe Amelie

What were your thoughts on the above?

Palace Cafe was great, tremendous even. Went to NOLAs the next night, even better.Cafe Amelie was just not in my price range for that kind of meal so we went down the street a few blocks and found a wonderful Omlette/Beignet bar right next to the police HQs. Beignet and bacon jokes permeated the general vicinity.ETA: New Orleans is awesome. Quite possibly my second favorite city in the U.S. for it's culture, creativity and atmosphere. It is the anti-Phoenix, full of culture and interesting facts and outlooks. Not a place I'd ever live, but I'd rather go there for a few days than almost anywhere.

There is something about that city that does that to people. That said, while I enjoyed the few years I lived down there, it's not a place I'd ever settle back down in. But I'm down for a visit any time.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

The complete 2011 Jazz Fest lineup is:

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

Robert Plant & the Band of Joy, Jeff Beck, Wyclef Jean, The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Keb' Mo', Mighty Clouds of Joy, Justin Townes Earle, Ron Carter Trio w/ Mulgrew Miller and Russell Malone, Donald Harrison, Tab Benoit, Jon Cleary, George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners, John Mooney & Bluesiana, the subdudes, Mia Borders, Anat Cohen Quartet, Los Hombres Calientes feat. Bill Summers & Irvin Mayfield.

The Bahamas Experience, Ti-Coca & Wanga Négès of Haiti, Germaine Bazzle, The Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste, Jr., Haitian - New Orleans Connection featuring Emeline Michel, Dr. Jean Montes, and Dr. Michael White, Warren Storm - Willie Tee & Cypress, Shades of Praise, Henry Gray & the Cats, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Red Stick Ramblers, Coco Robicheaux, Danny Barnes, Otra, New Orleans Nightcrawlers, New Orleans Spiritualettes, Corey Ledet, Derek Douget, Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, Dave Lemon & the Flow, MASHUP feat.

Terence Higgins, Ike Stubblefield, and Grant Green, Jr., Clive Wilson's New Orleans Serenaders with guest Butch Thompson, Happy Talk Band, Meschiya Lake & Dem Lil' Big Horns, Connie Jones & the Crescent City Jazz Band, Hadley J. Castille Family & the Sharecroppers Cajun Band, Comanche Hunters and Semolian Warriors Mardi Gras Indians, Real Untouchables Brass Band, Rocks of Harmony, Morning Star Mass Choir, Chris Clifton, Louis Ford & his New Orleans Flairs, Voices of Peter Claver, Los Astros de America, Tulane Jazz Ensemble, Jonno & Cajun Experience, Mount Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church Choir, Sister Naomi Washington and Group, Smitty Dee's Brass Band, Dillard University Jazz Ensemble, Black Mohawk and Black Foot Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Keep N it Real, We R One, Zulu, and Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Louisiana Sketches with Carl LeBlanc presented by Young Audiences, Gray Hawk, Young Cheyenne and Geronimo Hunters Mardi Gras Indians...

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Bon Jovi, Jason Mraz, Fantasia, Irma Thomas, Robert Cray, Amos Lee, Ahmad Jamal, Rance Allen, Ricky Skaggs, John Boutté, The Dixie Cups, Jeremy Davenport, Emeline Michel and DJA-Rara of Haiti, Hot 8 Brass Band, Big Freedia and Sissy Nobby, The Low Anthem, Anat Cohen Quartet, The Bahamas Experience, Alvin Youngblood Hart's Muscle Theory, Ti-Coca & Wanga Négès of Haiti, Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, Pine Leaf Boys, Rotary Downs, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, Shannon McNally & Hot Sauce, Wayne Toups & Zydecajun, The Savoy Center of Eunice Saturday Cajun Jam, Panorama Jazz Band, Renard Poche, Don Vappie & the Creole Jazz Serenaders, Andrew Duhon & the Lonesome Crows, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Orange Kellin's New Orleans Deluxe Orchestra, The Johnson Extension, Ted Winn, Lars Edegran & the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, Kidd Jordan, Midnite Disturbers, Gospel Soul Children, Jockimo's Groove feat. War Chief Juan, Brice Miller & Mahogany Brass Band, Erica Falls, J. Monque'D Blues Band, Willis Prudhomme & Zydeco Express, Young Tuxedo Brass Band, The Tenor Sax Woodshed feat. Christian Winther and Clarence Slaughter, Tyronne Foster & the Arc Singers, Grupo Sensacion, First Emanuel Gospel Choir, Po' Henry & Tookie, Kid Simmons' Local International Allstars, DJ Bomshell Boogie, UNO Jazz Allstars, Big Chief Walter Cook & the Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Xavier University Jazz Ensemble, Nine Times Men, Single Men, and Single Ladies Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Les Getrex & Quick Change, Craig Adams & Higher Dimensions of Praise, Pastor Tyrone Jefferson, Lady Jetsetters, Dumaine Gang, Divine Ladies, and Family Ties Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Red, White & Blue and Wild Mohicans Mardi Gras Indians, Highsteppers Brass Band, Mo'Lasses, Miss Claudia & her Biergartners, Curtis Pierre with Samba Kids, River Road African American Museum Drum & Dance, Golden Comanche and Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians...

SUNDAY, MAY 1

John Mellencamp, Tom Jones, John Legend & The Roots, Dr. John, Alejandro Sanz, Arlo Guthrie, Kenny G, The Decemberists, Vickie Winans, Pete Fountain, Terence Blanchard, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Boukman Eksperyans of Haiti, Deacon John, Zachary Richard, Classic New Orleans Revue featuring Frankie Ford, Jean Knight, and the Blue Eyed Soul Band, Glen David Andrews, Partners-N-Crime with 5th Ward Weebie, Honey Island Swamp Band, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, The Wiseguys, The Boogie Men, Astral Project, Red Baraat, DJA-Rara of Haiti, Anders Osborne, John Fohl & Johnny Sansone.

Jake Smith, Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's, Sherman Washington & the Zion Harmonizers, Lil' Buck Sinegal Blues Band, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Storyville Stompers Brass Band, Fredy Omar con su Banda, Golden Star Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Mark Braud, Lil' Malcolm & the House Rockers, Los Po-Boy-Citos, The Tommy Sancton New Orleans Quintet, Jo "Cool" Davis with guest James "Sugarboy" Crawford, Kristin Diable, Free Agents Brass Band, Driskill Mountain Boys, Tom McDermott, Michael Ward, Keith Frank, New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, Traditional Jazz Tribute to Mahalia Jackson, Furious Five, Untouchables, Big Steppers, New Look, The First Division, and Olympia Aid Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Reggie Hall & the Twilighters feat. Lady Bee, Jesse Lege, Joel Savoy & the Cajun Country Revival, St. Joseph the Worker Choir, Jazz & Blues feat. Luther Kent, Phillip Manuel, and Big Al Carson, Ninth Ward Navajo, Golden Blade, and Carrollton Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Jeremy Lyons Delta-Silly Music, Val & the Love Alive Fellowship Choir, Voices of Distinction, The Last Straws, Big Chief Kevin Goodman & the Flaming Arrows, LeRoy Thomas, Donnie Bolden, Jr. & the Spirit of Elijah, Delgado Community College Jazz Ensemble, Young Pinstripe Brass Band, Uptown Music Theatre, New Orleans Young Traditional Brass Band with the Heel to Toe Steppers, Ayla Miller Band, Young Guardians of the Flame...

THURSDAY, MAY 5

Wilco, Cyndi Lauper, Lucinda Williams, Galactic, Maceo Parker with special guest Pee Wee Ellis, Ivan Lins, Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste, Ruthie Foster, Michelle Shocked, Charlie Musselwhite, Djakout #1 of Haiti, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, Amanda Shaw, The New Orleans Bingo! Show, The Iguanas, Lisa Knowles & the Brown Sisters, Charmaine Neville, Banu Gibson & the Allstars feat. Bob Havens and Randy Reinhart, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Christian Scott, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Leroy Jones, Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove, James Booker Piano Tribute feat. David Reis, Joe Krown, Josh Paxton, Tom Worrell, and Tom McDermott, Delfeayo Marsalis' Uptown Orchestra, Gov't Majik Dirty South Afro-Beat Arkestra, Sasha Masakowski, Brice Winston, Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, Little Freddie King Blues Band, Lino Patruno of Italy, Linnzi Zaorski, Spencer Bohren, Original Royal Players Brass Band, Belton Richard & the Musical Aces, Roots of Music Marching Crusaders Band, Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, Paul Eason, John Rankin, Flatbed Honeymoon, Robert "Bilbo" Walker, Ovi-G & the Froggies, Dukes of Dixieland, BRW, Paulin Brothers Brass Band, Kumbuka African Dance & Drum Collective, Fi Yi Yi & the Mandingo Warriors, 7th Ward Creole Hunters and Cheyenne Mardi Gras Indians, Young Fellaz Brass Band, Lyle Henderson & Emmanu-EL, Black Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians, The Help, McDonogh #35, O. Perry Walker Charter, McMain, and Joseph S. Clark High School Gospel Choirs, Stooges Brass Band, Heavenly Melodies Gospel Singers, Pastor Terry Gullage and the Greater Mt. Calvary Voices of Redemption Choir, Tornado Brass Band, Bon Temp Roulez, VIP Ladies, Men of Class, and Ladies of Unity Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, Clearwood Jr. High School Chorale, Adams Middle School Players...

FRIDAY, MAY 6

Arcade Fire, Willie Nelson, Lupe Fiasco, Better Than Ezra, Jamey Johnson, Gregg Allman Blues Band, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, Buckwheat Zydeco, Big Sam's Funky Nation, 100th Birthday Celebration for Mahalia Jackson featuring Irma Thomas with guest John Boutté, Edie Brickell, Eric Lindell, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Bonerama, Mingus Big Band, Luther Kent, Bob Wilber & the Crescent City Cats, Bobby Cure & the Summertime Blues with guest Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, James Rivers Movement, Roddie Romero & the Hub City Allstars, Tim Laughlin, The SteelDrivers, Leah Chase, Djakout #1 of Haiti, The New Orleans Klezmer Allstars' 20th Anniversary, Alex McMurray, Kourtney Heart, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, A Centennial Celebration for Lionel Ferbos with the Palm Court Jazz Band, Yvette Landry, We Landed on the Moon!, Sharon Martin, Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band.Jamil Sharif, Jambalaya Cajun Band, Ingrid Lucia, Big Al Carson Blues Band, Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony, Joseph Torregano, Guitar Slim, Jr., Gina Brown & Anutha Level, Andy J. Forest NOtown Band, Blodie's Jazz Jam, Ivoire Spectacle feat. Seguenon Kone, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Ensemble, Michael Skinkus & Moyuba, Joe Hall & the Louisiana Cane Cutters, Connie & Dwight with the St. Raymond/St. Leo the Great Choir, Kevin Thompson & the Sensational Six, Archdiocese of New Orleans Gospel Choir, Fleur de Ladies Brass Band, Young Magnolias, White Cloud Hunters, and Red Hawk Mardi Gras Indians, Forgotten Souls, The Wimberly Family Gospel Singers, New Wave Brass Band, Original Big Seven, Original Four, Scene Boosters, and Ole N Nu Style Fellas Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Young Cherokee and Ninth Ward Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Rev. Jermaine Landrum & Abundant Praise Revival Choir, Rose Anne St. Romain, Nineveh Baptist Church Mass Choir, New Orleans Indian Rhythm Section, N.O.C.C.A. Jazz Ensemble, Metropelican Opera, Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue presented by Young Audiences, Bester Singers and Dynamic Smooth Family Gospel Singers...

SATURDAY, MAY 7

Jimmy Buffett, The Strokes, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Allen Toussaint, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Mystikal, Bobby Blue Bland, Fourplay, Marcia Ball, Aaron Neville's Gospel Experience, RAM of Haiti, Nicholas Payton, James Andrews & the Crescent City Allstars, Jesse Winchester, MyNameIsJohnMichael, Walter "Wolfman" Washington & the Roadmasters, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Voice of the Wetlands All Stars, Shamarr Allen & the Underdawgs, Khris Royal & Dark Matter, Ruby Wilson, New Birth Brass Band, Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band feat. Thais Clark, Vivaz, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Jeff & Vida, Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show, The Jon Batiste Band, Wanda Rouzan's New Orleans R&B Revue, Bill Kirchen, R Scully Rough 7, Ernie Vincent & Top Notes, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, The Sammy Rimington International Band, D.L. Menard & the Louisiana Aces, Pfister Sisters, David Torkanowsky's Fleur Debris feat. George Porter, Jr., 101 Runners, The Revealers, Kora Konnection feat. Morikeba Kouyate of Senegal and Thierno Dioubate of Guinea, AsheSon, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings, Tribute to Walter Payton and June Gardner, DJ Soul Sister, Watson Memorial Teaching Ministry, Brother Tyrone, Baritone Bliss feat. Roger Lewis and Tony Dagradi, Smithfield Fair, Troy Turner, Kirk Joseph's Tuba Tuba, The Electrifying Crown Seekers, Greater Antioch Full Gospel BC Mass Choir, Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys, Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians, Golden Voices Community Choir, Tonia Scott & Anointed Voices, Julliard Jazz Ensemble, N'Fungola Sibo West African Dance Company, Minister Jai Reed, Kinfolk Brass Band, Ashe Cultural Arts Center Kuumba Institute, Stephen Foster's Foster Family Program, Baby Boyz Brass Band, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church Choir, Cherokee Hunters, Wild Red Flame, Trouble Nation, and Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Westbank Steppers, New Generation, Undefeated Divas, Pigeon Town Steppers, and Valley of Silent Men Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs...

SUNDAY, MAY 8

Kid Rock, The Neville Brothers, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Sonny Rollins, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, The Radiators' farewell, Cowboy Mouth, Tabou Combo of Haiti, Papa Grows Funk, Rebirth Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sonny Landreth, Ellis Marsalis, Henry Butler, Playing for Change, Anders Osborne, Glen David Andrews, Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Punch Brothers feat. Chris Thile, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, RAM of Haiti, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Arthur Clayton & Purposely Anointed feat. special guest VaShawn Mitchell, Big Chief Bo Dollis & the Wild Magnolias.

Treme Brass Band, George French & the New Orleans Storyville Jazz Band, The Bluerunners Reunion, Rumba Buena, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Dee-1, Mem Shannon & the Membership, Tommy Malone & Blvd Jr., Bobby Lounge, Feufollet, TBC Brass Band, Leo Jackson & the Melody Clouds, The Generationals, DJ Captain Charles, Bob French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Gregg Stafford's Jazz Hounds, Jesse McBride presents The Next Generation, Russell Batiste, Jr. & Friends feat. Jason Neville, Tribute to Clyde Kerr, Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys, Betsy McGovern & the Poor Clares, Julio y Cesar, Robin & the Bluebirds, Da Souljas Brass Band, Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, Wild Tchoupitoulas and Wild Apaches Mardi Gras Indians, Bamboula 2000, Pinstripe Brass Band, Veal Brothers, Zulu Male Ensemble, Heritage School of Music Band, Jonté Landrum Thomas, Original New Orleans Lady Buckjumpers, Prince of Wales, Nine Times Ladies, Original C.T.C., Lady Rollers, and Secondline Jammers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, SUBR Jazzy Jags, Johnette Downing, Mt. Hermon BC Mass Choir, Golden Sioux and Apache Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, N'Kafu Traditional African Dance Company, Dragon Master Showcase presented by Young Audiences, Erik McAllister & the N.O.C.C.A. Mime Theater Troupe, Black Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, KIDsmART Student Showcase, Sunpie Barnes with Louisiana Creole Music...

 

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Thats kinda a crappy lineup for jazzfest. :(

 

[ragincajun]

Meh

 

[cowboymouth]

Outside of the Fest this weekend, where can I go and eat boiled crawfish?

 

[Tiger Fan]

Outside of the Fest this weekend, where can I go and eat boiled crawfish?

Where are you staying? Are you willing to drive 10-15 minutes?

 

[cowboymouth]

Outside of the Fest this weekend, where can I go and eat boiled crawfish?

Where are you staying? Are you willing to drive 10-15 minutes?

Staying at the Springhill Suites on Saint Joseph Street, down from the WW2 museum, and I don't mind driving for good crawfish.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Heading to New Orleans from June 2-5 with my wife and a few friends. Very much looking forward to visiting Dante's, but still need to do more research on other spots for food (brunch/lunch, dinner), drinks (particularly late evening) and live music. This thread is a great resource, so thanks to all who have contributed.

If anyone has specific recommendations -- wife and I both love cajun food -- I'm all ears.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Heading to New Orleans from June 2-5 with my wife and a few friends. Very much looking forward to visiting Dante's, but still need to do more research on other spots for food (brunch/lunch, dinner), drinks (particularly late evening) and live music. This thread is a great resource, so thanks to all who have contributed.If anyone has specific recommendations -- wife and I both love cajun food -- I'm all ears.

read the first post

 

[Tiger Fan]

Outside of the Fest this weekend, where can I go and eat boiled crawfish?

Where are you staying? Are you willing to drive 10-15 minutes?

Staying at the Springhill Suites on Saint Joseph Street, down from the WW2 museum, and I don't mind driving for good crawfish.

So others can chime in, but I don't think you're going to get good boiled crawfish anywhere in the touristy areas....or should I say I have no place to recommend. I can tell you absolutely do not go to Mulates, which is right down the street.I'm extremely picky about crawfish (it's my favorite food). I typically just boil them myself, but if I go anywhere to dine in, it's Salvo's on the Westbank (about a 20 minute drive from your hotel)

My favorite place to pick them up is Captain Sid's, but they are take out only.

 

[cowboymouth]

They already cooked at Captain Sid's?

Thank you for the information Tiger Fan!

 

[Tiger Fan]

They already cooked at Captain Sid's? Thank you for the information Tiger Fan!

Yes, already cooked. Their recipe is solid...in fact, when I boil them myself; I use their premade mix.ETA: For either place, call first just to make sure they're not sold out.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

They already cooked at Captain Sid's? Thank you for the information Tiger Fan!

Yes, already cooked. Their recipe is solid...in fact, when I boil them myself; I use their premade mix.ETA: For either place, call first just to make sure they're not sold out.

My favorite Boiled Crawfish place is out in your neck of the woods TF. Smitty's in Kenner on West Esplande. Very Easy to get to.

 

[Tiger Fan]

They already cooked at Captain Sid's? Thank you for the information Tiger Fan!

Yes, already cooked. Their recipe is solid...in fact, when I boil them myself; I use their premade mix.ETA: For either place, call first just to make sure they're not sold out.

My favorite Boiled Crawfish place is out in your neck of the woods TF. Smitty's in Kenner on West Esplande. Very Easy to get to.

I'm no longer in Kenner, but I completley forgot about Smittys.....Yeah, that place is solid. Cowboy Mouth - Smitty's is a little further out, but is a good place for dine in.

 

[cowboymouth]

They already cooked at Captain Sid's? Thank you for the information Tiger Fan!

Yes, already cooked. Their recipe is solid...in fact, when I boil them myself; I use their premade mix.ETA: For either place, call first just to make sure they're not sold out.

My favorite Boiled Crawfish place is out in your neck of the woods TF. Smitty's in Kenner on West Esplande. Very Easy to get to.

I'm no longer in Kenner, but I completley forgot about Smittys.....Yeah, that place is solid. Cowboy Mouth - Smitty's is a little further out, but is a good place for dine in.

Thanks for all of the suggestions!

 

[Gadabout]

Moved back down last week. Working in the kitchen at one of John Besh's restaurants and living two blocks from Snake and Jake's. Life is good.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Moved back down last week. Working in the kitchen at one of John Besh's restaurants and living two blocks from Snake and Jake's. Life is good.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Heading to New Orleans from June 2-5 with my wife and a few friends. Very much looking forward to visiting Dante's, but still need to do more research on other spots for food (brunch/lunch, dinner), drinks (particularly late evening) and live music. This thread is a great resource, so thanks to all who have contributed.If anyone has specific recommendations -- wife and I both love cajun food -- I'm all ears.

read the first post

Thx man. Awesome thread.

 

[ragincajun]

Did the Pat O's and cafe du monde thing last Sat. Man how I love N.O.

 

[pokin]

Great Thread!!

I'm taking my wife to New Orleans September 20-24. First time for both of us. We are still trying to figure out what area to stay in. We're early 30s so are looking for probably the Bourbon Street scene and just checking out the bars in that area. She found a place called Ashton's Bed and Breakfast which is on Esplenade Ave. They say it's a nine block walk to the French Quarter but most of their guests cab it. It's got great reviews on TripAdvisor and supposedly the owner cooks awesome breakfasts. It sounds great but I'm still wondering if we wouldn't be better off at one of the nicer (Royal Sonesta type) places in the quarter. The prices are about the same (about $200 a night). Any thoughts on the area that the B&B is in? Are we better off at one of the main places in the French Quarter?

 

[Tiger Fan]

Great Thread!!I'm taking my wife to New Orleans September 20-24. First time for both of us. We are still trying to figure out what area to stay in. We're early 30s so are looking for probably the Bourbon Street scene and just checking out the bars in that area. She found a place called Ashton's Bed and Breakfast which is on Esplenade Ave. They say it's a nine block walk to the French Quarter but most of their guests cab it. It's got great reviews on TripAdvisor and supposedly the owner cooks awesome breakfasts. It sounds great but I'm still wondering if we wouldn't be better off at one of the nicer (Royal Sonesta type) places in the quarter. The prices are about the same (about $200 a night). Any thoughts on the area that the B&B is in? Are we better off at one of the main places in the French Quarter?

Since it's your first time, I would definitely stay at the Royal Sonesta since it's the same price. It's smack dab in the middle of everything. The BNB, is a far walk to the quarter...you're not going to want to do that if Bourbon St. and bars arew what you are after. It's still going to be pretty hot in September, so you don't want to be walking (or forced to take a cab) back 9 blocks every time you want to go back to the hotel.Stay at the B&B for your 2nd visit.

 

[pokin]

Great Thread!!I'm taking my wife to New Orleans September 20-24. First time for both of us. We are still trying to figure out what area to stay in. We're early 30s so are looking for probably the Bourbon Street scene and just checking out the bars in that area. She found a place called Ashton's Bed and Breakfast which is on Esplenade Ave. They say it's a nine block walk to the French Quarter but most of their guests cab it. It's got great reviews on TripAdvisor and supposedly the owner cooks awesome breakfasts. It sounds great but I'm still wondering if we wouldn't be better off at one of the nicer (Royal Sonesta type) places in the quarter. The prices are about the same (about $200 a night). Any thoughts on the area that the B&B is in? Are we better off at one of the main places in the French Quarter?

Since it's your first time, I would definitely stay at the Royal Sonesta since it's the same price. It's smack dab in the middle of everything. The BNB, is a far walk to the quarter...you're not going to want to do that if Bourbon St. and bars arew what you are after. It's still going to be pretty hot in September, so you don't want to be walking (or forced to take a cab) back 9 blocks every time you want to go back to the hotel.Stay at the B&B for your 2nd visit.

Excellent. Thanks for the info. How hot are we talking? We were hoping that by the end of September it would cool down a bit but it looks like that might not be the case. Also, since we will be there Tuesday-Saturday am I correct in assuming that the Bourbon Street scene will still be pretty active? Maybe not as crazy as a weekend but we're hoping we still get to experience some of that New Orleans craziness.

 

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Also, since we will be there Tuesday-Saturday am I correct in assuming that the Bourbon Street scene will still be pretty active? Maybe not as crazy as a weekend but we're hoping we still get to experience some of that New Orleans craziness.

Bourbon Street is horribly overrated. If you walk around a bit you'll find a few folks out at bars during the day (3 for 1 daytime drinks are a staple of many bourbon bars)... but most bars won't start picking up until darkness approaches. Even midweek there will be several places with decent crowds but nothing like a peak weekend. Head off bourbon for some other places in the area like Goldmine and such. Also you really would be doing yourself a disservice without heading over to Frenchmen St at some point.

 

[rolyaTy]

You can get pretty good rates for hotels in New Orleans using biddingfortravel.com's priceline hotel bidding strategy. I regularly can get a 4* hotel in downtown New Orleans for around 70-80 bucks a night. You can pick your region, and bid in increments of $5 until you get the lowest price especially if your travel date is relatively close at hand.

 

[pokin]

Also, since we will be there Tuesday-Saturday am I correct in assuming that the Bourbon Street scene will still be pretty active? Maybe not as crazy as a weekend but we're hoping we still get to experience some of that New Orleans craziness.

Bourbon Street is horribly overrated. If you walk around a bit you'll find a few folks out at bars during the day (3 for 1 daytime drinks are a staple of many bourbon bars)... but most bars won't start picking up until darkness approaches. Even midweek there will be several places with decent crowds but nothing like a peak weekend. Head off bourbon for some other places in the area like Goldmine and such. Also you really would be doing yourself a disservice without heading over to Frenchmen St at some point.

Yeah, I guess I'm just using Bourbon St as the typical New Orleans experience. I can see the touristy places getting a little old after a while. Our main goals are to find some great food, good drinks, and live music. Also, to basically just walk around and get a feel for the place. We will definitely be hitting up Dante's for dinner after all of the great recommendations.

 

[pokin]

You can get pretty good rates for hotels in New Orleans using biddingfortravel.com's priceline hotel bidding strategy. I regularly can get a 4* hotel in downtown New Orleans for around 70-80 bucks a night. You can pick your region, and bid in increments of $5 until you get the lowest price especially if your travel date is relatively close at hand.

I was just looking at the site actually. It looks like most of the deals are in the downtown section though. This is where my lack of knowledge of the area comes in. Are the hotels in the downtown section close enough to the main areas we want to be near? How important is it to actually be in the French Quarter? We don't mind walking but as mentioned above it could be hot as hell. For first timers is the French Quarter the place to be?

 

[Ray Karpis]

Also, since we will be there Tuesday-Saturday am I correct in assuming that the Bourbon Street scene will still be pretty active? Maybe not as crazy as a weekend but we're hoping we still get to experience some of that New Orleans craziness.

Bourbon Street is horribly overrated. If you walk around a bit you'll find a few folks out at bars during the day (3 for 1 daytime drinks are a staple of many bourbon bars)... but most bars won't start picking up until darkness approaches. Even midweek there will be several places with decent crowds but nothing like a peak weekend. Head off bourbon for some other places in the area like Goldmine and such. Also you really would be doing yourself a disservice without heading over to Frenchmen St at some point.

Yeah, I guess I'm just using Bourbon St as the typical New Orleans experience. I can see the touristy places getting a little old after a while. Our main goals are to find some great food, good drinks, and live music. Also, to basically just walk around and get a feel for the place. We will definitely be hitting up Dante's for dinner after all of the great recommendations.

Three Muses is one of my favorite places in New Orleans. It's on Frenchmen St. - great food, great atmosphere, good jazz...very cool place.

 

[Tiger Fan]

You can get pretty good rates for hotels in New Orleans using biddingfortravel.com's priceline hotel bidding strategy. I regularly can get a 4* hotel in downtown New Orleans for around 70-80 bucks a night. You can pick your region, and bid in increments of $5 until you get the lowest price especially if your travel date is relatively close at hand.

I was just looking at the site actually. It looks like most of the deals are in the downtown section though. This is where my lack of knowledge of the area comes in. Are the hotels in the downtown section close enough to the main areas we want to be near? How important is it to actually be in the French Quarter? We don't mind walking but as mentioned above it could be hot as hell. For first timers is the French Quarter the place to be?

Downtown is very close to the French Quarter. The B&B you mentioned above is not. You don't necessarily have to stay in the Quarter. IIRC, any of the 4* hotels in downtown will suit any first timer just fine.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Also, since we will be there Tuesday-Saturday am I correct in assuming that the Bourbon Street scene will still be pretty active? Maybe not as crazy as a weekend but we're hoping we still get to experience some of that New Orleans craziness.

Bourbon Street is horribly overrated. If you walk around a bit you'll find a few folks out at bars during the day (3 for 1 daytime drinks are a staple of many bourbon bars)... but most bars won't start picking up until darkness approaches. Even midweek there will be several places with decent crowds but nothing like a peak weekend. Head off bourbon for some other places in the area like Goldmine and such. Also you really would be doing yourself a disservice without heading over to Frenchmen St at some point.

Yeah, I guess I'm just using Bourbon St as the typical New Orleans experience. I can see the touristy places getting a little old after a while. Our main goals are to find some great food, good drinks, and live music. Also, to basically just walk around and get a feel for the place. We will definitely be hitting up Dante's for dinner after all of the great recommendations.

royal Sonesta is good for this as well.

 

[whoknew]

Great Thread!!

I'm taking my wife to New Orleans September 20-24. First time for both of us. We are still trying to figure out what area to stay in. We're early 30s so are looking for probably the Bourbon Street scene and just checking out the bars in that area. She found a place called Ashton's Bed and Breakfast which is on Esplenade Ave. They say it's a nine block walk to the French Quarter but most of their guests cab it. It's got great reviews on TripAdvisor and supposedly the owner cooks awesome breakfasts. It sounds great but I'm still wondering if we wouldn't be better off at one of the nicer (Royal Sonesta type) places in the quarter. The prices are about the same (about $200 a night). Any thoughts on the area that the B&B is in? Are we better off at one of the main places in the French Quarter?

Not sure what time you are getting there on the 20th, but that night at 10pm at the Spotted Cat on Frechman's Street -

I've seen them twice there and loved it both times. I highly recommend.

 

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Also, since we will be there Tuesday-Saturday am I correct in assuming that the Bourbon Street scene will still be pretty active? Maybe not as crazy as a weekend but we're hoping we still get to experience some of that New Orleans craziness.

Bourbon Street is horribly overrated. If you walk around a bit you'll find a few folks out at bars during the day (3 for 1 daytime drinks are a staple of many bourbon bars)... but most bars won't start picking up until darkness approaches. Even midweek there will be several places with decent crowds but nothing like a peak weekend. Head off bourbon for some other places in the area like Goldmine and such. Also you really would be doing yourself a disservice without heading over to Frenchmen St at some point.

Yeah, I guess I'm just using Bourbon St as the typical New Orleans experience. I can see the touristy places getting a little old after a while. Our main goals are to find some great food, good drinks, and live music. Also, to basically just walk around and get a feel for the place. We will definitely be hitting up Dante's for dinner after all of the great recommendations.

Agreed you definitely should wander through the quarter and check out Bourbon for a bit... but be careful not to spend your whole time there. It's a fun spot, but you really start to peel back the layers and understand new orleans when you branch out from that strip. ETA: Not trying to posture as a NOLA expert by any means. Many more knowledgeable folks than myself. Just speaking from my experience that my appreciation for the city shot way up once my trips branched beyond getting blind drunk at the Cat's Meow

 

[pokin]

Also, since we will be there Tuesday-Saturday am I correct in assuming that the Bourbon Street scene will still be pretty active? Maybe not as crazy as a weekend but we're hoping we still get to experience some of that New Orleans craziness.

Bourbon Street is horribly overrated. If you walk around a bit you'll find a few folks out at bars during the day (3 for 1 daytime drinks are a staple of many bourbon bars)... but most bars won't start picking up until darkness approaches. Even midweek there will be several places with decent crowds but nothing like a peak weekend. Head off bourbon for some other places in the area like Goldmine and such. Also you really would be doing yourself a disservice without heading over to Frenchmen St at some point.

Yeah, I guess I'm just using Bourbon St as the typical New Orleans experience. I can see the touristy places getting a little old after a while. Our main goals are to find some great food, good drinks, and live music. Also, to basically just walk around and get a feel for the place. We will definitely be hitting up Dante's for dinner after all of the great recommendations.

Three Muses is one of my favorite places in New Orleans. It's on Frenchmen St. - great food, great atmosphere, good jazz...very cool place.

This is exactly the kind of thing we are looking for. Thanks!