New Orleans: Eat, Drink, See Thread

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  1. racer

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    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.
     
  2. dblplay1212

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    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.

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  3. Lyrtch

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    Banh mi bread the closest if you have a good Vietnamese bakery
     
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  4. poetictrojan

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    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.
     
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  5. Hatfield

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    Blow
     
  6. ats

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    commanders palace maybe?
     
  7. Nug

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    Mosquito Supper Club

    if you cant get rezzies, they let walk ups sit at the bar. Done it twice, so good
     
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  8. wes tegg

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    In addition to what’s already been mentioned, Lilette is fantastic.
     
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  9. LSUTigers1986

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    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.
     
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  10. Lyrtch

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    Mosquito supper club was one of the best meals I had in recent memory

    Communal dining like that not for everyone though
     
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  11. ryno23

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    Just had brunch at atchaflaya(sp?) and it was awesome. Also like Luvi and had Mister Mao last night that was good.
     
  12. Wywan Bwowna

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    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.
     
  13. MODEVIL

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    Bacchanal in bywater is the best for wine/live music.
     
  14. Wywan Bwowna

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    I forgot Peche was right there. That's going to be tough to beat, but still open to any recommendations people have.
     
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  15. Lip

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    i recommend lots of cocaine
     
  16. Hank Scorpio

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    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?
     
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  17. Hank Scorpio

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    Anyone have any personal experience at any of these places?

    Prince Conti Hotel
    French Market Inn
    Bourbon Orleans Hotel
    Bienville House
    Place d'Armes
     
  18. Doug

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    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.
     
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  19. Keef

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    I've stayed at Bourbon Orleans and really enjoyed it
     
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  20. IvanTheTerrible

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    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
     
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  21. Wywan Bwowna

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    I’m partial to Hotel Monteleone in the quarter.
     
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  22. RJF-GUMP

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    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 .
     
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  23. Hank Scorpio

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    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...
     
  24. Doug

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    Anywhere in the CBD or quarter is walkable for the game.
     
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  25. Hank Scorpio

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    I saw a few posts on reddit that the CBD at night is kinda sketchy due to how quiet it is.
     
  26. Hank Scorpio

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    Looks incredible. Unfortunately, it's all booked the weekend I'd be going.
     
  27. Wywan Bwowna

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    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
     
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  28. Wywan Bwowna

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    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.
     
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  29. Lyrtch

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    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.
     
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  30. RJF-GUMP

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    -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
     
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  31. mal630

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    I'm going next month and staying at the Roosevelt Hotel. I wear out the bar in there for Gin Fizzes.
     
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  32. IvanTheTerrible

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    Shit my bad dude.
     
  33. IvanTheTerrible

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    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.
     
  34. dblplay1212

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    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.
     
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  35. Doug

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    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.
     
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