1st time in new orleans

skymike · 01-21-2010, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by kel180

I'm always nice .... I'm in Dallas....looks like you guys have a great group in Houston.....

Going to NOLA this weekend of course....

come see us, when you're in town. We hang out in the offseason too.

homerj07 · 01-21-2010, 08:32 PM

Only been a few times but...

DO watch out stay in well lighted places & with a group (BUT isn't it like that in ay big city!!?)

Dress Saints for sure - MOST people will dig that right there.

DO not forget ot Lucky Pierre's

saintsfan1976 · 01-21-2010, 09:03 PM

Alright my friend - best places to go and not eat "touristy" crap food and get shafted on drinks. You'll be in the mix of everything going on but be able to avoid a generic experience.

Good luck and GEAUX SAINTS!!

Breakfast:
Stanley in the French quarter at lafayette square $$ (awesome food - great view)
Cafe Du Monde $ (you've gotta have beignets and coffee)

Lunch:
Mothers $$ (probably a line around the block, but the Debris Sandwich is RAD)
Yo mammas - Fr quarter $ (awesome burger selection)
Port of Call $ (What Yo Mammas is now, they were 10 years ago before they started to slack)
Mr. B's Bistro $$ - Best BBQ Shrimp in town (real new orleans style)
Bourbon House $$ - Great oysters and located at the bottom of your hotel

Dinner:
Cochon $$
NOLA $$$ (Emeril's good restaurant)
Herbsaint $$$
Domenica in Hotel Roosevelt $$$

Drinks:
Hotel Monteleone - The Carousel Bar $$ (yes it rotates) $$ (down from your hotel)
Lucy's $ (packed w Saints fans before game and short walk to Dome)

Walk up Poydras to the game and you'll see kids selling canned and bottled beers for $3 and plenty of bars w mixed drinks.

SF76

nutria · 01-21-2010, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by kel180

I thought the rule was ... don't fight or urinate in public... everything else goes...

You have not met the NOPD up close and personal.

CAPTAIN · 01-22-2010, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

Dont play with the "I know where you got them shoes" guy.

I've been there plenty of times and the last time I was there I had 3 different guys on 3 different streets ask me that same thing. I was dressed in jeans and a t shirt once, dress pants and a collared shirt the next, and full out Saints gear the third. I was blown away by this statement and for the life of me, I can't figure out what the hook is. I even asked around with the local bartenders and waiters and no one gave me a straight answer.
Can someone please tell me how this ends?
Are they trying to bait you into saying your from out of town?
Trying to get a buck off you?
Trying to sell you drugs?

By NO means did I look like I was from out of town, I looked like a total local. WTF?
I'm still perplexed about this one!

QBREES9 · 01-22-2010, 12:17 AM

Alright my friend - best places to go and not eat "touristy" crap food and get shafted on drinks. You'll be in the mix of everything going on but be able to avoid a generic experience.

Good luck and GEAUX SAINTS!!

Breakfast:
Stanley in the French quarter at lafayette square $$ (awesome food - great view)
Cafe Du Monde $ (you've gotta have beignets and coffee)

Lunch:
Mothers $$ (probably a line around the block, but the Debris Sandwich is RAD)
Yo mammas - Fr quarter $ (awesome burger selection)
Port of Call $ (What Yo Mammas is now, they were 10 years ago before they started to slack)
Mr. B's Bistro $$ - Best BBQ Shrimp in town (real new orleans style)
Bourbon House $$ - Great oysters and located at the bottom of your hotel

Dinner:
Cochon $$
NOLA $$$ (Emeril's good restaurant)
Herbsaint $$$
Domenica in Hotel Roosevelt $$$

Drinks:
Hotel Monteleone - The Carousel Bar $$ (yes it rotates) $$ (down from your hotel)
Lucy's $ (packed w Saints fans before game and short walk to Dome)

Walk up Poydras to the game and you'll see kids selling canned and bottled beers for $3 and plenty of bars w mixed drinks.

SF76

Now this is a great game plan.

strato · 01-22-2010, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by CAPTAIN

I've been there plenty of times and the last time I was there I had 3 different guys on 3 different streets ask me that same thing. I was dressed in jeans and a t shirt once, dress pants and a collared shirt the next, and full out Saints gear the third. I was blown away by this statement and for the life of me, I can't figure out what the hook is. I even asked around with the local bartenders and waiters and no one gave me a straight answer.
Can someone please tell me how this ends?
Are they trying to bait you into saying your from out of town?
Trying to get a buck off you?
Trying to sell you drugs?

By NO means did I look like I was from out of town, I looked like a total local. WTF?
I'm still perplexed about this one!

Here ya go...if ur say on Bourbon st and they come up and ask.."Say i bet i can tell you were you got your shoes for 10$"..and you being the tourist want to see if this guy is a psychic you say.." Ok tell me where".... he looks at you and says " On Bourbon St...now give me my ten dollars" get it?

21Hilliard · 01-22-2010, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by strato

Here ya go...if ur say on Bourbon st and they come up and ask.."Say i bet can tell you were you got your shoes for 10$"..and you being the tourist want to see if this guy is psychic you say.." Ok tell me where" he looks at you and says "Bourbon St...now give me my ten dollars" get it?

Another answer you'll maybe get is "on your feet". Saw that in a NOLA commercial a few years back, when I still lived in the area.

strato · 01-22-2010, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by 21Hilliard

Another answer you'll maybe get is "on your feet". Saw that in a NOLA commercial a few years back, when I still lived in the area.

Yep..also watch out for the guys on bikes there notorious for robbing you

lumm0x · 01-22-2010, 01:54 AM

I was in NO in 2003 last. Shoes guy didn't like it when my reply was "the $10 is in my pocket with some extra, you just have to try to get it out".

01-21-2010, 07:49 PM	#11
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: 1st time in new orleans Originally Posted by kel180 I'm always nice .... I'm in Dallas....looks like you guys have a great group in Houston..... Going to NOLA this weekend of course.... come see us, when you're in town. We hang out in the offseason too.

01-21-2010, 08:32 PM	#12
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: 1st time in new orleans Only been a few times but... DO watch out stay in well lighted places & with a group (BUT isn't it like that in ay big city!!?) Dress Saints for sure - MOST people will dig that right there. DO not forget ot Lucky Pierre's

01-21-2010, 09:03 PM	#13
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 1st time in new orleans Alright my friend - best places to go and not eat "touristy" crap food and get shafted on drinks. You'll be in the mix of everything going on but be able to avoid a generic experience. Good luck and GEAUX SAINTS!! Breakfast: Stanley in the French quarter at lafayette square $$ (awesome food - great view) Cafe Du Monde $ (you've gotta have beignets and coffee) Lunch: Mothers $$ (probably a line around the block, but the Debris Sandwich is RAD) Yo mammas - Fr quarter $ (awesome burger selection) Port of Call $ (What Yo Mammas is now, they were 10 years ago before they started to slack) Mr. B's Bistro $$ - Best BBQ Shrimp in town (real new orleans style) Bourbon House $$ - Great oysters and located at the bottom of your hotel Dinner: Cochon $$ NOLA $$$ (Emeril's good restaurant) Herbsaint $$$ Domenica in Hotel Roosevelt $$$ Drinks: Hotel Monteleone - The Carousel Bar $$ (yes it rotates) $$ (down from your hotel) Lucy's $ (packed w Saints fans before game and short walk to Dome) Walk up Poydras to the game and you'll see kids selling canned and bottled beers for $3 and plenty of bars w mixed drinks. SF76

01-21-2010, 09:34 PM	#14
nutria Sac-A-Lait Join Date: May 2006 Location: Prairieville, LA Posts: 262	Re: 1st time in new orleans Originally Posted by kel180 I thought the rule was ... don't fight or urinate in public... everything else goes... You have not met the NOPD up close and personal.

01-22-2010, 12:09 AM	#15
CAPTAIN Registered Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tha Jersey Shore Posts: 64	Re: 1st time in new orleans Originally Posted by skymike Dont play with the "I know where you got them shoes" guy. I've been there plenty of times and the last time I was there I had 3 different guys on 3 different streets ask me that same thing. I was dressed in jeans and a t shirt once, dress pants and a collared shirt the next, and full out Saints gear the third. I was blown away by this statement and for the life of me, I can't figure out what the hook is. I even asked around with the local bartenders and waiters and no one gave me a straight answer. Can someone please tell me how this ends? Are they trying to bait you into saying your from out of town? Trying to get a buck off you? Trying to sell you drugs? By NO means did I look like I was from out of town, I looked like a total local. WTF? I'm still perplexed about this one!
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01-22-2010, 12:17 AM	#16
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: 1st time in new orleans Alright my friend - best places to go and not eat "touristy" crap food and get shafted on drinks. You'll be in the mix of everything going on but be able to avoid a generic experience. Good luck and GEAUX SAINTS!! Breakfast: Stanley in the French quarter at lafayette square $$ (awesome food - great view) Cafe Du Monde $ (you've gotta have beignets and coffee) Lunch: Mothers $$ (probably a line around the block, but the Debris Sandwich is RAD) Yo mammas - Fr quarter $ (awesome burger selection) Port of Call $ (What Yo Mammas is now, they were 10 years ago before they started to slack) Mr. B's Bistro $$ - Best BBQ Shrimp in town (real new orleans style) Bourbon House $$ - Great oysters and located at the bottom of your hotel Dinner: Cochon $$ NOLA $$$ (Emeril's good restaurant) Herbsaint $$$ Domenica in Hotel Roosevelt $$$ Drinks: Hotel Monteleone - The Carousel Bar $$ (yes it rotates) $$ (down from your hotel) Lucy's $ (packed w Saints fans before game and short walk to Dome) Walk up Poydras to the game and you'll see kids selling canned and bottled beers for $3 and plenty of bars w mixed drinks. SF76 Now this is a great game plan.
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01-22-2010, 12:22 AM	#17
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: 1st time in new orleans Originally Posted by CAPTAIN I've been there plenty of times and the last time I was there I had 3 different guys on 3 different streets ask me that same thing. I was dressed in jeans and a t shirt once, dress pants and a collared shirt the next, and full out Saints gear the third. I was blown away by this statement and for the life of me, I can't figure out what the hook is. I even asked around with the local bartenders and waiters and no one gave me a straight answer. Can someone please tell me how this ends? Are they trying to bait you into saying your from out of town? Trying to get a buck off you? Trying to sell you drugs? By NO means did I look like I was from out of town, I looked like a total local. WTF? I'm still perplexed about this one! Here ya go...if ur say on Bourbon st and they come up and ask.."Say i bet i can tell you were you got your shoes for 10$"..and you being the tourist want to see if this guy is a psychic you say.." Ok tell me where".... he looks at you and says " On Bourbon St...now give me my ten dollars" get it?
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01-22-2010, 12:25 AM	#18
21Hilliard 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Raised on the Bayou - living in DFW Posts: 136	Re: 1st time in new orleans Originally Posted by strato Here ya go...if ur say on Bourbon st and they come up and ask.."Say i bet can tell you were you got your shoes for 10$"..and you being the tourist want to see if this guy is psychic you say.." Ok tell me where" he looks at you and says "Bourbon St...now give me my ten dollars" get it? Another answer you'll maybe get is "on your feet". Saw that in a NOLA commercial a few years back, when I still lived in the area.

01-22-2010, 12:30 AM	#19
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: 1st time in new orleans Originally Posted by 21Hilliard Another answer you'll maybe get is "on your feet". Saw that in a NOLA commercial a few years back, when I still lived in the area. Yep..also watch out for the guys on bikes there notorious for robbing you

01-22-2010, 01:54 AM	#20
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: 1st time in new orleans I was in NO in 2003 last. Shoes guy didn't like it when my reply was "the $10 is in my pocket with some extra, you just have to try to get it out".