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Columbus Underground Messageboard » Topic: New Orleans Recommendations http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations ColumbusUnderground.com Messageboard en-US Fri, 24 May 2013 05:14:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/search.php AmyJ on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations/page/2#post-290322 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:01:34 +0000 AmyJ 290322@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ Oh, dba was one of them. The crowd was a little blah though, but I attribute that to a cheesy cd release party and a stormy Sunday night. AmyJ on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations/page/2#post-290320 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:59:57 +0000 AmyJ 290320@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ We literally threw our list in the trash and just wandered around side streets until we found a spot calling our name. We ended up in some great places both on and off the beaten path. One of our highlights was a live set in the teeny tiny Apple Barrell followed by dinner in the restaurant upstairs (Adolfo's I think) that had rain leaking through the ceiling all throughout dinner. Mussels, salads, rack of lamb for me, redfish/crabmeat dish for my friend and 2 bottles of wine for $80. Crazy cheap and crazy good. We also had a great jazz brunch at Muriel's: crawfish and goat cheese crepes, cauliflower brie bisque, alligator hash for me and eggs benedict featuring tasso for my friend. We befriended a few bartenders and asked for their recommendations on the best bars which yielded us great results. Now only if I could remember them... KSquared on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations/page/2#post-289904 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:32:15 +0000 KSquared 289904@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><cite>michaelcoyote wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations/page/2#post-289847"> >> </a></cite> <blockquote><cite>KSquared wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations/page/2#post-289845"> >> </a></cite> Unless you are a resident, aren't you a tourist? Are you placed into a different category based on the subjective merit of the activities in which you are engaged when visiting?</blockquote> It might just be semantics, but I generally think of my self as a traveler. I try to meet people when I travel and find out where the locals hang out, eat what they eat and drink what they drink. I'm not sure what a tourist does, but I've seen those sad bastards and they don't look like they're having much fun.</blockquote> I would think that there is some overlap between things that locals, visitors, travelers and tourists would do. I don't think there is anything inherently better or worse about any of them, although I do find the attitude of being cool because you're hip to what the locals do to be a bit exhausting. Personally, I think it's all about what that person cares about, whether that is food, history, culture or just having fun. There is no reason that one cannot combine things that are more well known with things that may not be so clearly on the radar without being deemed a "sad bastard". Anyway, sorry to derail and I hope you have a wonderful time AmyJ! somertimeoh on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations/page/2#post-289849 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:53:34 +0000 somertimeoh 289849@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ Oh good god, stop judging people!! It's a horrible, horrible way to exist. I would love to know what all these people you meet when you're a "traveler" say about you when you leave. Wouldn't it be funny if you ended up being the "sad bastard" on some other message board!?! If people want to drink booze out of silly plastic containers, have at it. Not sure why you would even give a crap. No one else cares what you do on your vacations. michaelcoyote on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations/page/2#post-289847 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:41:49 +0000 michaelcoyote 289847@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><cite>KSquared wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations/page/2#post-289845"> >> </a></cite> Unless you are a resident, aren't you a tourist? Are you placed into a different category based on the subjective merit of the activities in which you are engaged when visiting?</blockquote> It might just be semantics, but I generally think of my self as a traveler. I try to meet people when I travel and find out where the locals hang out, eat what they eat and drink what they drink. I'm not sure what a tourist does, but I've seen those sad bastards and they don't look like they're having much fun. KSquared on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations/page/2#post-289845 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:47:47 +0000 KSquared 289845@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><cite>michaelcoyote wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289808"> >> </a></cite> <blockquote><cite>vestanpance wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289677"> >> </a></cite> <blockquote><cite>michaelcoyote wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289675"> >> </a></cite> <blockquote><cite>vestanpance wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289641"> >> </a></cite> hand grenade will get your night off to a good start heh </blockquote> Those look pretty generic, I'd bet you can find them in just about any tourist town. A Sazerac on the other hand... </blockquote> actually they only sell them at one place on Bourbon st. Yup totally touristy, but if you go to N.O. for the first time you have to do at least one tourist thing don't you? Plus it's everclear plus whatever they put in it to make it taste good. </blockquote> Pretty sure I saw that "glassware" floating around Miami last time I was there (or was it Park St.?). And actually I avoid tourist stuff like the plague. There's usually too many fucking tourists for one thing :-p </blockquote> Unless you are a resident, aren't you a tourist? Are you placed into a different category based on the subjective merit of the activities in which you are engaged when visiting? michaelcoyote on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations/page/2#post-289812 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:46:09 +0000 michaelcoyote 289812@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ Ok, I have one place that was awesome when I first went down in 98', and I understand it's still kickin' This was mentioned the other night at Alana's and I remembered it because it made a pretty big impression on me. It's a bar above a Thai restaurant on Esplanade. Now I went here about 4 nights in a 5 day stay and have been back once since and I never knew the name until I searched it out on the internet just now. It's called: "Dragon's Den Social Aid & Pleasure Club".. I'm not sure what the name is from, but it sure was a great place to hear great music, meet plenty of friendly locals and get yourself altered. IIRC Monday is two for one sake night, and they serve it to you hot in 8oz plastic cups out of an aluminium coffee urn. Straight class all the way. If you dare venture onto the balcony (that is if it hasn't fallen off onto the sidewalk yet) you can cool off (relatively speaking) and talk to your new friends. 435 Esplanade. ETA: Anyone else been here? I know someone here must have been. michaelcoyote on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289808 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:25:45 +0000 michaelcoyote 289808@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><cite>vestanpance wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289677"> >> </a></cite> <blockquote><cite>michaelcoyote wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289675"> >> </a></cite> <blockquote><cite>vestanpance wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289641"> >> </a></cite> hand grenade will get your night off to a good start heh </blockquote> Those look pretty generic, I'd bet you can find them in just about any tourist town. A Sazerac on the other hand... </blockquote> actually they only sell them at one place on Bourbon st. Yup totally touristy, but if you go to N.O. for the first time you have to do at least one tourist thing don't you? Plus it's everclear plus whatever they put in it to make it taste good. </blockquote> Pretty sure I saw that "glassware" floating around Miami last time I was there (or was it Park St.?). And actually I avoid tourist stuff like the plague. There's usually too many fucking tourists for one thing :-p <blockquote><cite>osulew wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289699"> >> </a></cite> Deepwood makes a killer Sazerac...or their version of one...ah.maz.ing. Go there right now and drink one. Get one to go for me.</blockquote> Man, that does sound good. I missed your reply earlier, but I may need to go this weekend. myliftkk on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289754 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:43:24 +0000 myliftkk 289754@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ We usually eat here a couple of times if we're in NOLA. SE corner of the French Quarter. Very good pizza in a great cafe setting. <a href="http://www.louisianapizzakitchen.com/index.html">Louisiana Pizza Kitchen</a>* *special local note - there was a triple murder of employees that occurred in this place back in '96 Also, used to go to Angeli's which is nearby on Decatur, but it's changed hands at least once since then so I'm not sure how good it is anymore. Ryan Morgan on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289740 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:24:00 +0000 Ryan Morgan 289740@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ List a friend of mine put together that's a couple years old, but has aged well (except for not having newer places): (My personal favorite's Jacques Imo's --> Maple Leaf) (* = Frisch's Picks) (# = often mentioned) (% favorites of mine) Institutions: Arnaud's Commanders* (Jazz Brunch) Galatoire's Upscale: August*# Bayona*# Upperline*# Brigtsten's*# Emeril's* Peristyle# Christian's Clancy's Bela Luna Mr. B.'s Moderate: Jacques Imo's*#% (a Tulane favorite, no reservations) Dante's Kitchen# (great brunch) Dick and Jenny's#% (no reservations) Dickie Brennans' Jaeger's on the Water Mat and Naddies Pascale's Manale (home of the BBQ shrimp) Mosca's (requires a limo or designated drier / best baked oyesters) Lunch: Acme Oyster Bar Camelia Grill (a Tulane favorite - great omelettes, burgers, sandwiches) Cooter Brown's (cheap raw oysters/ good po boys & bar food) Domilisce's (Best Po Boys) Franky & Johnny's (good crawfish) Mother's (great po boys and jambalaya) Port of Call (great burgers)!) Uglesich's*# (Best Seafood!) (NOW CLOSED) th0m on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289719 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:41:46 +0000 th0m 289719@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ DBA had the best music when I was there. Jazz that went all. the. way. Aaron Marshall on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289718 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:41:45 +0000 Aaron Marshall 289718@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ You must go to Domilise's for a po boy. It will be the best thing you do. JazzFestAllNite on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289715 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:38:25 +0000 JazzFestAllNite 289715@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ Marginy - Frenchmen Street. I really like the dba, great bar, great beer list, great music. The Blue Nile is also cool. As a matter of fact I tend to hang out on the street and purchase to go beverages from a market and have a blast. Here is a New Orleans live music calendar link. If you are around Monday I highly suggest seeing Papa Grows Funk. <a href="http://www.offbeat.com/club-events/2010/04/17/">Offbeat Magazine Live Music Calendar</a> AmyJ on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289709 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:31:27 +0000 AmyJ 289709@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ I have Cafe Beignet on my list from someone else as well. Does anyone have any recommendations for places in the Marginy area? shmack on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289702 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:21:59 +0000 shmack 289702@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ I highly recommend Acme Oyster House, right in the the middle of the French Quarter, it's great to start off here with a couple dozen oysters then head down to Bourbon Street. (NM, i see you have another preferred oyster destination.) Also, for upscale, I'd recommend Cochon (for lunch if you're on a budget). We chose this place for one of our "own time" meals when we were in town for a wedding last year. Great fried pigs ears and rabbit livers. Cafe du Monde is definitely open late but it's kinda a weird vibe... you know, recent immigrants (asian during the day, african late night) serving traditional fried doughy things. I'd try Cafe Beignet (i think that's the name) instead. osulew on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289699 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:19:21 +0000 osulew 289699@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><cite>michaelcoyote wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289675"> >> </a></cite> <blockquote><cite>vestanpance wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289641"> >> </a></cite> hand grenade will get your night off to a good start heh</blockquote> Those look pretty generic, I'd bet you can find them in just about any tourist town. A Sazerac on the other hand...</blockquote> Deepwood makes a killer Sazerac...or their version of one...ah.maz.ing. Go there right now and drink one. Get one to go for me. Walker on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289696 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:18:25 +0000 Walker 289696@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><cite>10sun wrote <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289695"> >> </a></cite> Beignets at Cafe du Monde. I forget their hours, but I know I've arrived there after the bars closed.</blockquote> 24/7! ;) 10sun on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289695 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:14:55 +0000 10sun 289695@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ Beignets at Cafe du Monde. I forget their hours, but I know I've arrived there after the bars closed. JazzFestAllNite on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289693 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:13:37 +0000 JazzFestAllNite 289693@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ Frenchmen Street is great for music, as is The Maple Leaf Bar which is next door to Jaque Imo's for great cajun food. Louisiana Music Factory is a great record store worth checking out. Port Of Call on Esplanade has fantastic burgers and stiff drinks. I believe the official recipe for a Hand Gernade is Grain Alcohol and Green. AmyJ on "New Orleans Recommendations" http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/new-orleans-recommendations#post-289681 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:56:53 +0000 AmyJ 289681@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ Thanks, SJT. Looks like we're on the same wavelength! This is my list so far: - Arnauds for a sazerac - Bayona for dinner - Casamentos for oysters (and avoidance of Acme House) - Clover Grill for late night/early morning eats - Domilise or Johnny's for po boys - Magazine Street area for bars/shops/people watching - Frenchmen Street for music - Liuzza's By The Track for neighborhood dive - Apple Barrell for small, live music venue - Court of Two Sisters for Sunday jazz brunch on the patio