On the subject - any suggestions on passable poboy shrimp that’s generally available nationwide? Or a recipe that a below average cook can’t mess up. I think I can handle some decent bread at a local bakery. Looking to make some for our Super Bowl get together.
I'm going to be honest, the bread is 80% of the sandwich. And you just can't get anything like it anywhere else. French bread isn't close. Cuban bread isn't close. It's just a different bread. I'm sure you can find something at a bakery that will suffice and the shrimp is the easy part if you have a fryer. I honestly can't t ell a huge difference in shrimp when they are fried. I'd just suggest not doing giant or popcorn shrimp. The middle size ones work best.
Coming in for my last bachelor party ever this week. Last 39 year old friend finally giving in. Gonna be doing stupid shit in French Quarter I’m too old for Thursday-Saturday. We get in on Wednesday and I want to go to another part of town and have a great meal with two buddies before the shit show. Please advise.
Mosquito Supper Club if you cant get rezzies, they let walk ups sit at the bar. Done it twice, so good
Jacque Imos is a bit of a hike uptown but it’s really good. It’s like a 15-20 minute uber. Can go to Maple Leaf and/or Cooter Browns nearby for bars after. And then go to Snake and Jake’s around 4am.
Mosquito supper club was one of the best meals I had in recent memory Communal dining like that not for everyone though
Just had brunch at atchaflaya(sp?) and it was awesome. Also like Luvi and had Mister Mao last night that was good.
Going to be down for a conference in a couple weeks, staying on Canal. Planning to go by Cochon butcher and probably mother's. But, any other good recs around there? I can uber uptown for dinner if needed, but would prefer to stay nearby this trip. Doing Antoine's with a group one night, but I'll have a couple lunches and one dinner on my own.
I forgot Peche was right there. That's going to be tough to beat, but still open to any recommendations people have.
Looking to book a trip in late October for the Bucs-Saints weekend. Is The Pontchartrain the preferred Garden District hotel? Any others in the Garden, Warehouse, or French Quarter that I should look at?
Anyone have any personal experience at any of these places? Prince Conti Hotel French Market Inn Bourbon Orleans Hotel Bienville House Place d'Armes
We stayed at the Bourbon Orleans for a work thing once, great location for the quarter, walls are a little thin, it shows its age, but it's fine. Allegedly it's haunted, I didn't see any ghosts. I've walked by all the others plenty of times, haven't been inside but I'm assuming they're fine.
Haven't stayed at any of those spots. If you are dead set on staying in the quarter. I'll throw out this suggestion. https://www.instagram.com/thecelestinenola/?hl=en
I stayed their once a few years ago for a convention. I didn't think it was near as nice as The Ritz, The Windsor Court, or even The Roosevelt. The rooms were small . It's on a totally different tier. The Carousel Bar smells of puke half the time . I think I might have just been to the Carousel bar too many times. Sometimes they have cool zydeco music. Sometimes it's just a depressing tourist trap of grossness with nothing interesting going on .
I wouldn't say I'm dead set on it. We're going to the Bucs-Saints game that Sunday though, so something within walking distance to the stadium would be ideal. Unless public transit from another desirable area to stay is good on a game day...
I haven't stayed at any of them in a while, but I think the Monteleone would/should be cheaper than a Ritz or Waldorf option. Haven't stayed at the Windsor, so can't compare there. Agree that the Carousel bar is meh, but the I like the location of Monteleone more than the others mentioned as I don't like to be right on Canal. It's all personal preference - all are good options imo
I would say it depends and just be aware of your surroundings. I walked both ways to Peche from my convention hotel on Canal and didn't feel unsafe. I would imagine it would feel even safer on a gameday, but I'd defer to locals on that.
Hyatt centric is where I always stay. Great location, rooms good. Not 5 star like some of the spots being mentioned but all I need.
-nicest rooms: Windsor Court -nicest overall hotel: Tie between The Ritz and Four Seasons with Windsor Court being slightly below (their downstairs lounge area is cave like , dark, and depressing. I do really like the Polo Lounge though). -best location: not sure . Canal is a dump but I don’t mind being right on it, so I’d say Ritz has good location as does Windsor. Four Seasons I’m not as big a fan of being further away. -best vibe and best overall hotel: Probably still going with the Ritz. I like the Davenport Lounge, the overall aestetics and atmosphere. The rooms aren’t as nice and big as Windsor Court but they are as nice as Four Seasons or anywhere else. I really like the bar at the Four Seasons but I just don’t feel like the hotel has a New Orleans atmosphere . It is very modern and doesn't embody the spirit of the town . It’s still a super nice hotel
It depends on what you want to do. However, I think The Columns and Hotel St Vincent are the best hotels in terms of vibe.
Man I wish NOLA was only 2 hours away like it was when I was in Mobile. I'd love to drive over for weekend. Really want some Parkway. 8 hour drive is a bit much.
I wouldn't be the least bit concerned - I spent a lot of time in that area, and I'm not a late night owl but I've never felt unsafe.
Booked hotel (Hyatt Centric FQ) and flights for the weekend of the Bucs-Saints game last night. Gonna be an adults only trip with another couple (Saints fans). Was thinking of trying to book dinner at Mosquito Supper Club after user Nug 's glowing review unless there's another place or two I should look at. Should I consider one of the traditional places like Commander's Palace or Arnauds? Anyone know of any good walking food tours they've heard good things about? Is the WW2 museum worth a couple hours of our time if it's raining that Saturday?
WW2 museum is a must. I really enjoyed our swamp boat tour but I was with my 12 yo. Commander's Palace is something everybody should probably tick off the list but not a top 10 restaurant in NOLA these days IMO. Dooky Chase's is overrated IYAM. We tried to get po boys at Parkway but it was closed on Mondays. Wound up at Katie's and that place was very good.
Good to know. Only downside is that we just have 1 full day for being a tourist since most of that Sunday will be consumed by the game. But I'll see if we can fit it in.
Cochon or cochon butcher is good when you're over by the museum Mosquito supper club is better than all the classic spots, one of the better meals I've had regardless of city
Communal. We had to do communal because of our party size though, probably would have done private otherwise because we're anti social
Have some people in the party (everyone but me) balking at the Mosquito Supper Club due to the communal seating and prix fixe. Thoughts on pivoting to a place like Pelican Club or Irene's? Or if people are up for ubering, Clancy's or Brigtsen's?
Clancy's is great, but a little too snobby for my personal taste. Dinner jackets and such, which isn't strange for Nola.
Trying to avoid packing a sports coat. I want to do Jacques-Imo's, but they don't take reservations for our party size (4) and I can't imagine the wait time on a Saturday night is ideal.
Jacque-Imos is kinda campy, but really good food. It's in a good area, tho. You can go get on the waitlist, plan on eating 1 hour later, and just bar hop.