1st time in new orleans

boonedocksaint · 01-23-2010, 12:00 PM

lafittes blacksmith bar (best bar on bourbon st)
acme oyster house (INCREDIBLE food!!!!)
parasols (get the roast beef po boy, fo sho!)

saintsfan1976 · 01-23-2010, 04:25 PM

Jacques-Imo's could use the business from all the construction on Oak st. And have a bottle of Gruet while you're there!!!

After dinner, go next door to Maple Leaf and catch some live music!

21Hilliard · 01-23-2010, 06:55 PM

FrenchQuarter.com: Exploring the New Orleans Riverfront

Third paragraph down, in bold print:
That began to change in the 1970s through the 1980s, as underused industrial buildings near the French Quarter were razed and replaced by Woldenberg Park, a grassy open space named for local philanthropist Malcolm Woldenberg, and the Moonwalk, a walkway named for the former New Orleans mayor Maurice "Moon" Landrieu.

The power of google.

Basically it's the riverfront walkway in front of Jackson Square and the beginning of the French Market.

Armyofderek · 01-23-2010, 07:34 PM

I heard from a Saints fan who lives in NO, to avoid certain parks on the riverfront at night...spacing on the names of them.

Choupique · 01-23-2010, 07:39 PM

I've been all over New Orleans. Unless you act like a tourist, everything will be fine. Just fit in. It ain't that hard. It is weirdo central so blending isn't that big a task.

There are plenty of cool places uptown, near tips, the maple leaf area, etc...

I'm an old grey dude and have covered that town from Treme to Uptown... Bywater to Met tree... Chalmete to Kenner and all points in between and I think people are pussies if they are scared in New Orleans but that is just me. Don't go into crack town, of course... but other than a few notorious areas you should be fine. Have fun.

Go check out Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ swingers at Vaughn's if that is still happenin.

If you are from MinnnieSoooooota your accent will give you away.
Keep your voice down.

Armyofderek · 01-23-2010, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by Choupique

I've been all over New Orleans. Unless you act like a tourist, everything will be fine. Just fit in. It ain't that hard. It is weirdo central so blending isn't that big a task.

There are plenty of cool places uptown, near tips, the maple leaf area, etc...

I'm an old grey dude and have covered that town from Treme to Uptown... Bywater to Met tree... Chalmete to Kenner and all points in between and I think people are pussies if they are scared in New Orleans but that is just me. Don't go into crack town, of course... but other than a few notorious areas you should be fine. Have fun.

Go check out Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ swingers at Vaughn's if that is still happenin.

If you are from MinnnieSoooooota your accent will give you away.
Keep your voice down.

I always love that one... lol

Even if you dont talk like you walked off the set of "Fargo" you'd probably stick out because you dont have that southern or Cajun accent, I bet you would stand out anyway.

skymike · 01-26-2010, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Choupique

I've been all over New Orleans. Unless you act like a tourist, everything will be fine. ....

...which is a dirty shame, since tourism is so important to N.O.

"Tourist" shouldnt be a dirty word, IMO. Unless you stay home all the time, we're all tourists somewhere.

SaintPauly · 01-27-2010, 03:03 AM

[QUOTE=skymike;199255]...which is a dirty shame, since tourism is so important to N.O.

"Tourist" shouldnt be a dirty word, IMO. Unless you stay home all the time, we're all tourists somewhere.[/QUOTE

Or "unless" you are an American indian. Anyone who isn't, born here, or not, is still a tourist.

stockman311 · 01-27-2010, 03:58 PM

How can you not like Mothers? That's the first place I'm hitting when I get to town. Bloody Mary's and Oyster Po Boy, along with some seafood gumbo. My mouth is overflowing with saliava right now.

skymike · 01-27-2010, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by stockman311

How can you not like Mothers? ...

well its so crowded, nobody goes there anymore.

01-23-2010, 12:00 PM	#1
boonedocksaint 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 340	Re: 1st time in new orleans lafittes blacksmith bar (best bar on bourbon st) acme oyster house (INCREDIBLE food!!!!) parasols (get the roast beef po boy, fo sho!)

01-23-2010, 04:25 PM	#2
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 1st time in new orleans Jacques-Imo's could use the business from all the construction on Oak st. And have a bottle of Gruet while you're there!!! After dinner, go next door to Maple Leaf and catch some live music!

01-23-2010, 06:55 PM	#3
21Hilliard 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Raised on the Bayou - living in DFW Posts: 136	Re: 1st time in new orleans FrenchQuarter.com: Exploring the New Orleans Riverfront Third paragraph down, in bold print: That began to change in the 1970s through the 1980s, as underused industrial buildings near the French Quarter were razed and replaced by Woldenberg Park, a grassy open space named for local philanthropist Malcolm Woldenberg, and the Moonwalk, a walkway named for the former New Orleans mayor Maurice "Moon" Landrieu. The power of google. Basically it's the riverfront walkway in front of Jackson Square and the beginning of the French Market.
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01-23-2010, 07:34 PM	#4
Armyofderek Senior Moment Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MPLS Posts: 130	Re: 1st time in new orleans I heard from a Saints fan who lives in NO, to avoid certain parks on the riverfront at night...spacing on the names of them.

01-23-2010, 07:39 PM	#5
Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: 1st time in new orleans I've been all over New Orleans. Unless you act like a tourist, everything will be fine. Just fit in. It ain't that hard. It is weirdo central so blending isn't that big a task. There are plenty of cool places uptown, near tips, the maple leaf area, etc... I'm an old grey dude and have covered that town from Treme to Uptown... Bywater to Met tree... Chalmete to Kenner and all points in between and I think people are pussies if they are scared in New Orleans but that is just me. Don't go into crack town, of course... but other than a few notorious areas you should be fine. Have fun. Go check out Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ swingers at Vaughn's if that is still happenin. If you are from MinnnieSoooooota your accent will give you away. Keep your voice down.
Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Last edited by Choupique; 01-23-2010 at 07:43 PM..

01-23-2010, 07:47 PM	#6
Armyofderek Senior Moment Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MPLS Posts: 130	Re: 1st time in new orleans Originally Posted by Choupique I've been all over New Orleans. Unless you act like a tourist, everything will be fine. Just fit in. It ain't that hard. It is weirdo central so blending isn't that big a task. There are plenty of cool places uptown, near tips, the maple leaf area, etc... I'm an old grey dude and have covered that town from Treme to Uptown... Bywater to Met tree... Chalmete to Kenner and all points in between and I think people are pussies if they are scared in New Orleans but that is just me. Don't go into crack town, of course... but other than a few notorious areas you should be fine. Have fun. Go check out Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ swingers at Vaughn's if that is still happenin. If you are from MinnnieSoooooota your accent will give you away. Keep your voice down. I always love that one... lol Even if you dont talk like you walked off the set of "Fargo" you'd probably stick out because you dont have that southern or Cajun accent, I bet you would stand out anyway.

01-26-2010, 06:57 PM	#7
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 Choupique I've been all over New Orleans. Unless you act like a tourist, everything will be fine. .... ...which is a dirty shame, since tourism is so important to N.O. "Tourist" shouldnt be a dirty word, IMO. Unless you stay home all the time, we're all tourists somewhere.

01-27-2010, 03:03 AM	#8
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 1st time in new orleans [QUOTE=skymike;199255]...which is a dirty shame, since tourism is so important to N.O. "Tourist" shouldnt be a dirty word, IMO. Unless you stay home all the time, we're all tourists somewhere.[/QUOTE Or "unless" you are an American indian. Anyone who isn't, born here, or not, is still a tourist.

01-27-2010, 03:58 PM	#9
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: 1st time in new orleans How can you not like Mothers? That's the first place I'm hitting when I get to town. Bloody Mary's and Oyster Po Boy, along with some seafood gumbo. My mouth is overflowing with saliava right now.

01-27-2010, 04:24 PM	#10
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 stockman311 How can you not like Mothers? ... well its so crowded, nobody goes there anymore.