New Orleans: Easter Weekend, 2009

tbay13 · 04-13-2009

We drove over to New Orleans Satuday morning, 4/11, to spend a night. I'll keep the commentary to a minimum, I know how we all like pics ---

Our Hotel, Le Richelieu -- located on the 'other end' of the French Quarter, corner of Chartres and Barrack. Old, rustic, nothing fancy, but great staff and atmosphere.

View from our window (you could crank it open and stick your head out!)

tbay13 · 04-13-2009

Jackson Square

I love this pic:

tbay13 · 04-13-2009

Our lunch on Saturday, little place called "Yo Mama's" across the street from Pat O' Briens on St. Peters.

A variety of burgers, served w/ a baked potato. Many choices on both.

I do NOT recommend coming back for the "comedy" show at night. They tried, but it was very lame.

After lunch, we just stroll around ---

We didn't eat at Dickie Brennans, but have eaten there before, highly recommended for a great steak.

Jazz Fest is later this month, always a blast....

The Muddy Mississippi River

BonnyW · 04-13-2009

Thanks for the pics

I'll be there this week

tbay13 · 04-13-2009

These guys were dropping off some fresh shrimp at Dickie Brennans --

You'll find a jazz band playing on nearly every block ---

Man Down !! He was also handcuffed, heard someone say it was a bar fight that spilled out onto the street.

"Let the good times roll"

If you'vebeen to N.O., you've probably been here, the piano bar at Pat O' Briens --

Before Pat O's, we walked up and down Bourbon Street, but didn't have the camera. Karaoked in the Cat's Meow, always a lot of fun. Beer there 3 x 1 during the day until 8:00 p.m., $5.50. Ate 'dinner' at Margaritaville, we always get the 'Volcano Nachos', they are huge! In bed by 11:00, we had a long day and the drinks were kicking in....

Sol · 04-13-2009

OMG! We were in NO from Wednesday through Sunday. We saw this group of guys also. On Saturday, we did the swamp/bayou tour. It was awesome!

tbay13 · 04-13-2009

Easter morning, sun was gone, clouds rolled in, and very windy. We walked around and picked up a print, then had breakfast/lunch around 10:30 @ Johnny's Po Boys on St. Louis Street. Susan had grits w/ fried catfish, I had a shrimp po boy. Very good, free refills on soft drinks. There was a big line at lunch on Saturday, I would suggest getting there by 11:00 to avoid waiting, or come later around 1:00-1:30.

That's it, short and sweet -- we planned on Cafe Du Monde' for beignets on Sunday, the line was waaaaay too long to wait. Next time. We have found that staying in N.O. is all about location. The Richelieu is on one end of the Quarter, not in the middle but still close. It also has ON PREMISE park-it-yourself parking, at no extra cost. Most charge $25 - $30, and valet it away to a lot that you don't know where it is. We love New Orleans, and go 3 or 4 times a year because it is so close. Every time we have gone, since Katrina, we have noticed more visitors, and this weekend was the biggest we have seen, other than the Sugar Bowl. Have a great time if you visit, enjoy the food and the sights.

tbay13 · 04-13-2009

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Originally Posted by BonnyW

Thanks for the pics

I'll be there this week

Have fun!! 1st time or a repeater??

Buggirl · 04-13-2009

Great report- thanks!

tbay13 · 04-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Sol

OMG! We were in NO from Wednesday through Sunday. We saw this group of guys also. On Saturday, we did the swamp/bayou tour. It was awesome!

We probably passed like 2 ships in the dark!! hahaa! Wasn't the weather great Saturday?!? Did you guys see any 'gators?? We may do an airboat tour next time. We always have a great time there.

Sol · 04-13-2009

We must have passed each other. Saturday was gorgeous beer drinking weather.

We were at Pat O'Brian's Saturday evening around 6:00pm or so. I drank a hurricane and a half, so I was not feeling too much pain. I loved NO. It was our first time.

We did see some gators while we were on the tour.

tbay13 · 04-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Sol

We must have passed each other. Saturday was gorgeous beer drinking weather.

We were at Pat O'Brian's Saturday evening around 6:00pm or so. I drank a hurricane and a half, so I was not feeling too much pain. I loved NO. It was our first time.

We did see some gators while we were on the tour.

We were in Cat's Meow until 6, made it to Pat O's around 9:30. Yes, those hurricanes have a way of sneaking up on you. I stuck to my beer to avoid that 'red tongue hangover' the next day!

Sol · 04-13-2009

We went into this place called the Opera House. As we were walking by, there was a zydeco band playing that sounded pretty good. There were not too many people in there, but there was a group of folks that had been in there since about 2:00pm so that meant they had been in there for about 5 hours drinking. I liked this place a lot. The bartender was very nice and so was a young woman who was selling shots in tubes. After that we went over to Felix's and had a big mess of raw oysters.

tbay13 · 04-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Sol

We went into this place called the Opera House. As we were walking by, there was a zydeco band playing that sounded pretty good. There were not too many people in there, but there was a group of folks that had been in there since about 2:00pm so that meant they had been in there for about 5 hours drinking. I liked this place a lot. The bartender was very nice and so was a young woman who was selling shots in tubes. After that we went over to Felix's and had a big mess of raw oysters.

i almost forgot to ask -- Where are your pics from your trip to the Crescent City?!?

Sol · 04-14-2009

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Originally Posted by tbay13

i almost forgot to ask -- Where are your pics from your trip to the Crescent City?!?

I'll get them up here soon.

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tbay13 life=playa Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Alabama Posts: 734	New Orleans: Easter Weekend, 2009 We drove over to New Orleans Satuday morning, 4/11, to spend a night. I'll keep the commentary to a minimum, I know how we all like pics --- Our Hotel, Le Richelieu -- located on the 'other end' of the French Quarter, corner of Chartres and Barrack. Old, rustic, nothing fancy, but great staff and atmosphere. View from our window (you could crank it open and stick your head out!)

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tbay13 life=playa Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Alabama Posts: 734	Our lunch on Saturday, little place called "Yo Mama's" across the street from Pat O' Briens on St. Peters. A variety of burgers, served w/ a baked potato. Many choices on both. I do NOT recommend coming back for the "comedy" show at night. They tried, but it was very lame. After lunch, we just stroll around --- We didn't eat at Dickie Brennans, but have eaten there before, highly recommended for a great steak. Jazz Fest is later this month, always a blast.... The Muddy Mississippi River Last edited by tbay13; 04-13-2009 at 10:13 PM..

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tbay13 life=playa Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Alabama Posts: 734	Jackson Square I love this pic:

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BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 13,320	Thanks for the pics I'll be there this week

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tbay13 life=playa Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Alabama Posts: 734	These guys were dropping off some fresh shrimp at Dickie Brennans -- You'll find a jazz band playing on nearly every block --- Man Down !! He was also handcuffed, heard someone say it was a bar fight that spilled out onto the street. "Let the good times roll" If you'vebeen to N.O., you've probably been here, the piano bar at Pat O' Briens -- Before Pat O's, we walked up and down Bourbon Street, but didn't have the camera. Karaoked in the Cat's Meow, always a lot of fun. Beer there 3 x 1 during the day until 8:00 p.m., $5.50. Ate 'dinner' at Margaritaville, we always get the 'Volcano Nachos', they are huge! In bed by 11:00, we had a long day and the drinks were kicking in....

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Sol añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 16,176	OMG! We were in NO from Wednesday through Sunday. We saw this group of guys also. On Saturday, we did the swamp/bayou tour. It was awesome!

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tbay13 life=playa Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Alabama Posts: 734	Easter morning, sun was gone, clouds rolled in, and very windy. We walked around and picked up a print, then had breakfast/lunch around 10:30 @ Johnny's Po Boys on St. Louis Street. Susan had grits w/ fried catfish, I had a shrimp po boy. Very good, free refills on soft drinks. There was a big line at lunch on Saturday, I would suggest getting there by 11:00 to avoid waiting, or come later around 1:00-1:30. That's it, short and sweet -- we planned on Cafe Du Monde' for beignets on Sunday, the line was waaaaay too long to wait. Next time. We have found that staying in N.O. is all about location. The Richelieu is on one end of the Quarter, not in the middle but still close. It also has ON PREMISE park-it-yourself parking, at no extra cost. Most charge $25 - $30, and valet it away to a lot that you don't know where it is. We love New Orleans, and go 3 or 4 times a year because it is so close. Every time we have gone, since Katrina, we have noticed more visitors, and this weekend was the biggest we have seen, other than the Sugar Bowl. Have a great time if you visit, enjoy the food and the sights.

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Buggirl añejo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: on an island in the sea..... Posts: 7,975	Great report- thanks!

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Sol añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 16,176	We must have passed each other. Saturday was gorgeous beer drinking weather. We were at Pat O'Brian's Saturday evening around 6:00pm or so. I drank a hurricane and a half, so I was not feeling too much pain. I loved NO. It was our first time. We did see some gators while we were on the tour.

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Sol añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 16,176	We went into this place called the Opera House. As we were walking by, there was a zydeco band playing that sounded pretty good. There were not too many people in there, but there was a group of folks that had been in there since about 2:00pm so that meant they had been in there for about 5 hours drinking. I liked this place a lot. The bartender was very nice and so was a young woman who was selling shots in tubes. After that we went over to Felix's and had a big mess of raw oysters.

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