1st time in new orleans

WifeUnit · 01-22-2010, 03:42 PM

OK, I just have to add this, all the restaurant advice is great, Mothers is perfect for breakfast, really need to check that out, but have none of you ever had a Muffaletta at Central Grocery?

They are the BEST! But of course you have to like muffaletta's... the atmosphere in the store is cool, old stuff from a hundred years ago on the shelves, you feel like you stepped back in time or something. They have been in business there since 1906. They are NOT open on Sunday's though.

turbo_dog · 01-23-2010, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by WifeUnit

OK, I just have to add this, all the restaurant advice is great, Mothers is perfect for breakfast, really need to check that out, but have none of you ever had a Muffaletta at Central Grocery?

They are the BEST! But of course you have to like muffaletta's... the atmosphere in the store is cool, old stuff from a hundred years ago on the shelves, you feel like you stepped back in time or something. They have been in business there since 1906. They are NOT open on Sunday's though.

These are good, but I really prefer the one at Napoleon House. I'm also not real big on Mother's.

Srgt. Hulka · 01-22-2010, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by nicebush25

In town this weekend for the game. Any suggestions on must do, must see, or must eat while I'm there?

First thing to do is to grab an extra ticket and pick me up in Shreveport on your way through town!!!! LOL

skymike · 01-22-2010, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

First thing to do is to grab an extra ticket and pick me up in Shreveport on your way through town!!!! LOL

Hulka, remember to drive around S'Port like this:

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

The Hou Dat Van

Srgt. Hulka · 01-22-2010, 04:36 PM

Mike, if nicebush25 is a no-show you can bet I'll be decked out. Heading to the store after work to get ready for the weekend. It's hard to make a Honda Accord intimidating though.

skymike · 01-22-2010, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

It's hard to make a Honda Accord intimidating though.

I know. I've been ran over by one. (mad girlfriend) Went thru the windshield and walked away.

Srgt. Hulka · 01-22-2010, 07:17 PM

Ouch!

JoanieNTX · 01-22-2010, 07:24 PM

All those places listed above, I have enjoyed at some time or other. We were in New Orleans for the (ugh) Dallas game, and I really enjoyed Acme Oyster Bar again. They seem to be pretty consistent! Once I saw Marshall Faulk in there just before we beat the Rams in the playoff game. We went to K-Paul's the night before the Dallas game, and they seated Wade Phillips and his family right next to us for dinner. You just nevah know who you'll run into!

cargojon · 01-22-2010, 09:46 PM

In order of importance:

Cafe du Monde
Mothers
Pralines

those are the "don't miss no matter what when you're in NOLA" for me.

dynamite-joe · 01-23-2010, 11:50 AM

food: dinner
Jacques-Imo's

8324 Oak Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-861-0886

lunch:
Nola's
534 Saint Louis St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
ph: 504 522 6652

breakfast:
Angeli
1141 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116-2605
(504) 566-0077‎

other places to try,

juan's flying burrito
2018 magazine street | New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Dine-In or Take Out: Monday thru Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday 12pm-10pm
p: (504) 569-0000

nightlife.... try frenchman st. it's in the back of the quarter, places to see there are, d.b.a., apple barrel, dragen's den cafe brasil..... etc etc

also pirate's alley cafe
622 pirates cove

is a nice place to sit and drink wine during the night hours. get a little table outside and sip wine and enjoy the chilled atmosphere and sites around you as it sits next the the Catherdral.

all of the places i have mentioned are very local and you can get a good feel of what it is like to live in new orleans by visiting these places

01-22-2010, 03:42 PM	#1
WifeUnit The Better Half Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 116	Re: 1st time in new orleans OK, I just have to add this, all the restaurant advice is great, Mothers is perfect for breakfast, really need to check that out, but have none of you ever had a Muffaletta at Central Grocery? They are the BEST! But of course you have to like muffaletta's... the atmosphere in the store is cool, old stuff from a hundred years ago on the shelves, you feel like you stepped back in time or something. They have been in business there since 1906. They are NOT open on Sunday's though.

01-23-2010, 05:51 PM	#2
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,701	Re: 1st time in new orleans Originally Posted by WifeUnit OK, I just have to add this, all the restaurant advice is great, Mothers is perfect for breakfast, really need to check that out, but have none of you ever had a Muffaletta at Central Grocery? They are the BEST! But of course you have to like muffaletta's... the atmosphere in the store is cool, old stuff from a hundred years ago on the shelves, you feel like you stepped back in time or something. They have been in business there since 1906. They are NOT open on Sunday's though. These are good, but I really prefer the one at Napoleon House. I'm also not real big on Mother's.

01-22-2010, 03:55 PM	#3
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: 1st time in new orleans Originally Posted by nicebush25 In town this weekend for the game. Any suggestions on must do, must see, or must eat while I'm there? First thing to do is to grab an extra ticket and pick me up in Shreveport on your way through town!!!! LOL

01-22-2010, 04:26 PM	#4
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 Srgt. Hulka First thing to do is to grab an extra ticket and pick me up in Shreveport on your way through town!!!! LOL Hulka, remember to drive around S'Port like this: Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 The Hou Dat Van
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01-22-2010, 04:36 PM	#5
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: 1st time in new orleans Mike, if nicebush25 is a no-show you can bet I'll be decked out. Heading to the store after work to get ready for the weekend. It's hard to make a Honda Accord intimidating though.

01-22-2010, 06:55 PM	#6
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 Srgt. Hulka It's hard to make a Honda Accord intimidating though. I know. I've been ran over by one. (mad girlfriend) Went thru the windshield and walked away.

01-22-2010, 07:17 PM	#7
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: 1st time in new orleans Ouch!

01-22-2010, 07:24 PM	#8
JoanieNTX 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 825	Re: 1st time in new orleans All those places listed above, I have enjoyed at some time or other. We were in New Orleans for the (ugh) Dallas game, and I really enjoyed Acme Oyster Bar again. They seem to be pretty consistent! Once I saw Marshall Faulk in there just before we beat the Rams in the playoff game. We went to K-Paul's the night before the Dallas game, and they seated Wade Phillips and his family right next to us for dinner. You just nevah know who you'll run into!

01-22-2010, 09:46 PM	#9
cargojon 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 576	Re: 1st time in new orleans In order of importance: Cafe du Monde Mothers Pralines those are the "don't miss no matter what when you're in NOLA" for me.
cargojon 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 576

01-23-2010, 11:50 AM	#10
dynamite-joe Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gonzales,La Posts: 27	Re: 1st time in new orleans food: dinner Jacques-Imo's 8324 Oak Street New Orleans, LA 70118 504-861-0886 lunch: Nola's 534 Saint Louis St. New Orleans, LA 70130 ph: 504 522 6652 breakfast: Angeli 1141 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116-2605 (504) 566-0077‎ other places to try, juan's flying burrito 2018 magazine street \| New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Dine-In or Take Out: Monday thru Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday 12pm-10pm p: (504) 569-0000 nightlife.... try frenchman st. it's in the back of the quarter, places to see there are, d.b.a., apple barrel, dragen's den cafe brasil..... etc etc also pirate's alley cafe 622 pirates cove is a nice place to sit and drink wine during the night hours. get a little table outside and sip wine and enjoy the chilled atmosphere and sites around you as it sits next the the Catherdral. all of the places i have mentioned are very local and you can get a good feel of what it is like to live in new orleans by visiting these places
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