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SASaintsfan 08-21-2012 08:11 PM
Saints vs Chargers
 
Pumped up for this game. Making the trip from San Antonio TX. Flight and hotel booked. Bought tickets today. Any ideas of cool things to do for the weekend? The wife and I arrive Thursday and leave Monday. Pat O's and Acme Oyster bar are always on the agenda. Looking to hit up some new spots this year.

The Dude 08-21-2012 08:43 PM
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Don't go to ACME. Acme is to New Orleans what Sbarro is to NYC. Total tourist trap and the oysters are only so-so plus you have to wait in a monster line. If you want to get them raw go to Felix's right across the street from ACME, can't miss it. Check out Champions Square. If should try to go to Dominica for Pizza in the Roosevelt holel. Absolutely awesome. Its not like pizza you usually find in the states, its true Neapolitan style, as in the style of Naples. Go to Antoins Hermes bar and try the soufflé potatoes, like a puffed up potato chip hand cut and a true new orleans classic appetizer. Antoins is the oldest restaurant in the US, the main dining room is very stuffy and formal, but the Hermes bar is casual. People like the Muffalattas at City Grocery, but I find them a bit salty. Do you want fine dining? I can give you tons of recommendations on that. The WWII museum is absolutely amazing if you are into that kind of thing. Its really a don't miss. There is nothing else like it in the world. Make sure you catch the movie before you tour the museum. Aquarium is nice too and if you have kids there is an insectarium. Yea Bourbon is ok and probably something you will want to see but I would check out Frenchman street too. Its a more hip and less touristy version of Bourbon and is where all the real music is. On your way there you can check out Port of Call, its on Esplande and has one of the best burgers in town plus its a real cool dive. Good drinks too. Let me know if there is anything else you want to know.

73Saint 08-21-2012 08:47 PM
Re: Saints vs Chargers
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 430168)
Don't go to ACME. Acme is to New Orleans what Sbarro is to NYC. Total tourist trap and the oysters are only so-so plus you have to wait in a monster line. If you want to get them raw go to Felix's right across the street from ACME, can't miss it. Check out Champions Square. If should try to go to Dominica for Pizza in the Roosevelt holel. Absolutely awesome. Its not like pizza you usually find in the states, its true Neapolitan style, as in the style of Naples. Go to Antoins Hermes bar and try the soufflé potatoes, like a puffed up potato chip hand cut and a true new orleans classic appetizer. Antoins is the oldest restaurant in the US, the main dining room is very stuffy and formal, but the Hermes bar is casual. People like the Muffalattas at City Grocery, but I find them a bit salty. Do you want fine dining? I can give you tons of recommendations on that. The WWII museum is absolutely amazing if you are into that kind of thing. Its really a don't miss. There is nothing else like it in the world. Make sure you catch the movie before you tour the museum. Aquarium is nice too and if you have kids there is an insectarium. Yea Bourbon is ok and probably something you will want to see but I would check out Frenchman street too. Its a more hip and less touristy version of Bourbon and is where all the real music is. On your way there you can check out Port of Call, its on Esplande and has one of the best burgers in town plus its a real cool dive. Good drinks too. Let me know if there is anything else you want to know.

This is GREAT advice. Felix's blows away ACME, and usually much less of a line!!

Utah_Saint 08-21-2012 08:55 PM
Re: Saints vs Chargers
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 430168)
Don't go to ACME. Acme is to New Orleans what Sbarro is to NYC. Total tourist trap and the oysters are only so-so plus you have to wait in a monster line. If you want to get them raw go to Felix's right across the street from ACME, can't miss it. Check out Champions Square. If should try to go to Dominica for Pizza in the Roosevelt holel. Absolutely awesome. Its not like pizza you usually find in the states, its true Neapolitan style, as in the style of Naples. Go to Antoins Hermes bar and try the soufflé potatoes, like a puffed up potato chip hand cut and a true new orleans classic appetizer. Antoins is the oldest restaurant in the US, the main dining room is very stuffy and formal, but the Hermes bar is casual. People like the Muffalattas at City Grocery, but I find them a bit salty. Do you want fine dining? I can give you tons of recommendations on that. The WWII museum is absolutely amazing if you are into that kind of thing. Its really a don't miss. There is nothing else like it in the world. Make sure you catch the movie before you tour the museum. Aquarium is nice too and if you have kids there is an insectarium. Yea Bourbon is ok and probably something you will want to see but I would check out Frenchman street too. Its a more hip and less touristy version of Bourbon and is where all the real music is. On your way there you can check out Port of Call, its on Esplande and has one of the best burgers in town plus its a real cool dive. Good drinks too. Let me know if there is anything else you want to know.
I'm hungry now. Will you plan my next vacation?

The Dude 08-21-2012 09:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Utah_Saint (Post 430175)
I'm hungry now. Will you plan my next vacation?
Dude any time any of y'all want to know where to go and eat I have a lot of experience with that.

Seer1 08-21-2012 09:23 PM
Re: Saints vs Chargers
 
Trade you some fresh Rocky Mountain oysters for some fresh real ones....

The Dude 08-21-2012 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Seer1 (Post 430182)
Trade you some fresh Rocky Mountain oysters for some fresh real ones....
Throw in a fist full of xanax and its a deal.

Seer1 08-21-2012 10:37 PM
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Savin' that for when roger's refs come runnin' on the field for a regular season game.

Turbo Saint 08-21-2012 11:47 PM
Re: Saints vs Chargers
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 430168)
Don't go to ACME. Acme is to New Orleans what Sbarro is to NYC. Total tourist trap and the oysters are only so-so plus you have to wait in a monster line. If you want to get them raw go to Felix's right across the street from ACME, can't miss it. Check out Champions Square. If should try to go to Dominica for Pizza in the Roosevelt holel. Absolutely awesome. Its not like pizza you usually find in the states, its true Neapolitan style, as in the style of Naples. Go to Antoins Hermes bar and try the soufflé potatoes, like a puffed up potato chip hand cut and a true new orleans classic appetizer. Antoins is the oldest restaurant in the US, the main dining room is very stuffy and formal, but the Hermes bar is casual. People like the Muffalattas at City Grocery, but I find them a bit salty. Do you want fine dining? I can give you tons of recommendations on that. The WWII museum is absolutely amazing if you are into that kind of thing. Its really a don't miss. There is nothing else like it in the world. Make sure you catch the movie before you tour the museum. Aquarium is nice too and if you have kids there is an insectarium. Yea Bourbon is ok and probably something you will want to see but I would check out Frenchman street too. Its a more hip and less touristy version of Bourbon and is where all the real music is. On your way there you can check out Port of Call, its on Esplande and has one of the best burgers in town plus its a real cool dive. Good drinks too. Let me know if there is anything else you want to know.
pretty sure you mean central grocery ;)

also, check out DBA on frenchmen...one of the best places to grab a beer and some music in the city IMO. and if you wanna splurge for an amazing meal, go to upperline (on upperline st uptown) - my favorite restaurant in the world.

The Dude 08-22-2012 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo Saint (Post 430218)
pretty sure you mean central grocery ;)

also, check out DBA on frenchmen...one of the best places to grab a beer and some music in the city IMO. and if you wanna splurge for an amazing meal, go to upperline (on upperline st uptown) - my favorite restaurant in the world.
My bad yea there was a city grocery in Charlotte where i lived. Unfortunately

poydras 08-22-2012 07:45 AM
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Make reservations to dine at Emeril's one of the nights. Avoid ACME oyster house. You'll spend an hour standing in line to have raw oysters that taste just like any raw oyster. Go to Bourbon House which is next door instead. Rickey and Leo at the oyster bar can shuck them as well as anyone. Get Leo to shuck some behind his back for you. At night, start at Pat Obriens with a hurricane and then bar hop up the street toward Canal. On Bourbon Street, stay between Canal and St Ann. If you like sushi, hit Rock and Sake on Fulton, near the convention center. Make sure you have lunch somewhere on Bourbon Street on game day because that's where all the action will be.

Rugby Saint II 08-22-2012 11:09 AM
Re: Saints vs Chargers
 
It looks like our travel agent/tour guide has you set up.

sharke 08-22-2012 11:51 AM
Re: Saints vs Chargers
 
I like ACME (one in the quarter at least), it's the only place that doesn't drown Rockefeller in spinach and cheese....

each their own I suppose

poydras 08-22-2012 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sharke (Post 430294)
I like ACME (one in the quarter at least), it's the only place that doesn't drown Rockefeller in spinach and cheese....

each their own I suppose
The only problem I have with ACME is that there is always a line. All I eat there is raw oysters and they get them from the exact same seafood company as every place on Bourbon Street. Raw oysters are raw, served on a bed of crushed ice with a thing of horseradish and a thing of coctail sauce and some lemmons and saltine crackers. How can you mess that up?

sharke 08-22-2012 12:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by poydras (Post 430295)
The only problem I have with ACME is that there is always a line. All I eat there is raw oysters and they get them from the exact same seafood company as every place on Bourbon Street. Raw oysters are raw, served on a bed of crushed ice with a thing of horseradish and a thing of coctail sauce and some lemmons and saltine crackers. How can you mess that up?
There is a line but there is also a Hustler Club across the street! ;)

Shoe. 08-22-2012 12:15 PM
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Speaking of the Chargers, anybody know how Big Meach is doing over there? Last I heard he hurt his knee and 'gave them a scare' but since then nothing.

Is he working out as the WR1/2? Haven't seen any of their pre-season action, and I remember liking Meachem since his days as a Vol (even thought they beat the heck outta my Dawgs more than a couple times)

SaintsBro 08-22-2012 12:16 PM
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Folks may not believe this, but a long time ago I wanted to find out which was better, Acme or Felix's, to settle the age old dilemma of New Orleans. So one day I went to BOTH, back to back, right across the street from each other, and had a dozen from each

And you know what? They were identical. The oysters were exactly the same! I'm pretty sure they both use P&J oysters. Probably the same truck delivers to both, LOL.

The Dude 08-22-2012 12:21 PM
Re: Saints vs Chargers
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by poydras (Post 430295)
The only problem I have with ACME is that there is always a line. All I eat there is raw oysters and they get them from the exact same seafood company as every place on Bourbon Street. Raw oysters are raw, served on a bed of crushed ice with a thing of horseradish and a thing of coctail sauce and some lemmons and saltine crackers. How can you mess that up?
Raw oysters dont all come from the same place and depending on where they are harvested there is a big difference. Acme has its own reefs if im not mistaken and there is a big difference between their oysters and a place like say Dragos who also has their own (another place you cant miss on a visit best char broiled oysters in town. They invented them).P&J is another one. You can tell because there is a difference in salinity, texture, and size. I am not 100% sure acme has its own but i know dragos does. Felixs does not use p&J.I know for sure.

sharke 08-22-2012 12:34 PM
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Back on topic, try to take a day/afternoon/evening and just explore. The quarter (all be it a touristy) or Garden District are both good for this. It's usually what I do and works out well....just try to avoid getting shot.

The Dude 08-22-2012 01:20 PM
Re: Saints vs Chargers
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sharke (Post 430313)
Back on topic, try to take a day/afternoon/evening and just explore. The quarter (all be it a touristy) or Garden District are both good for this. It's usually what I do and works out well....just try to avoid getting shot.
Good suggestion on garden dist. Magazine st for a funky feel and shopping

SASaintsfan 08-22-2012 06:30 PM
Re: Saints vs Chargers
 
Thanks guys for all the suggestions. We will try and do as much as possible while we're in town.

The Dude 08-22-2012 07:13 PM
Re: Saints vs Chargers
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbo Saint (Post 430218)
pretty sure you mean central grocery ;)

also, check out DBA on frenchmen...one of the best places to grab a beer and some music in the city IMO. and if you wanna splurge for an amazing meal, go to upperline (on upperline st uptown) - my favorite restaurant in the world.
Upperline is hands down one of the best restaurants in the city. I actually did a radio show with Dianne Clevinger the owner last week. You will see her if you go, always in the dining room and she is a riot.

Turbo Saint 08-24-2012 04:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 430473)
Upperline is hands down one of the best restaurants in the city. I actually did a radio show with Dianne Clevinger the owner last week. You will see her if you go, always in the dining room and she is a riot.
JoAnne ;) i'm all over that place...love it.

Utah_Saint 08-24-2012 04:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by poydras (Post 430251)
Make reservations to dine at Emeril's one of the nights. Avoid ACME oyster house. You'll spend an hour standing in line to have raw oysters that taste just like any raw oyster. Go to Bourbon House which is next door instead. Rickey and Leo at the oyster bar can shuck them as well as anyone. Get Leo to shuck some behind his back for you. At night, start at Pat Obriens with a hurricane and then bar hop up the street toward Canal. On Bourbon Street, stay between Canal and St Ann. If you like sushi, hit Rock and Sake on Fulton, near the convention center. Make sure you have lunch somewhere on Bourbon Street on game day because that's where all the action will be.
The Bourbon House is great. I loved the oysters fonseca more than a man should love his food.

poydras 08-24-2012 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Utah_Saint (Post 431016)
The Bourbon House is great. I loved the oysters fonseca more than a man should love his food.
After I've had a dozen raw on the half shell, I like the trio which is two of each; Rockefeller, Bienville and Fonseca. I'm not sure I really know which are which though. They're all delicious! The bar there is a fun place to have lunch.


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