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Smalls 06-06-2013 03:48 PM

Where to go in New Orleans
 
So alittle more than a week from now, I will be in New Orleans on my honeymoon with my new wife. Other than the obvious night entertainment, you guys have any particular places ya'll like to go in New Orleans?

We are already planning on heading to Cafe Du Monde (my favorite, I love beignets), Hard Rock Cafe (the better half wants to go and add to her collection of Hard Rock Bears), The Aquarium (another favorite of mine), IMAX, Riverwalk, French Quarter, and Audubon Park. Some of the other places I've looked at are the Napoleon House, Barataria Preserve (what can I say, I'm an outdoorsman), and The Creole Queen Dinner Jazz Cruise (I love Jazz Music). Also thought it would be cool to go eat at one of Emeril's Places, even though the prices are nuts.

Any thoughts, opinions, ideas would be great. We will only be there for a few days, can't really afford to stay a long time with work, etc back home, but will be there Sunday Morning to Tuesday evening.

papap 06-06-2013 03:50 PM

You need to treat your self to a poorboy from Johnny's.

papap 06-06-2013 03:52 PM

Also try Drago's

swamp snorkler 06-06-2013 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Smalls (Post 590017)
So alittle more than a week from now, I will be in New Orleans on my honeymoon with my new wife. Other than the obvious night entertainment, you guys have any particular places ya'll like to go in New Orleans?

We are already planning on heading to Cafe Du Monde (my favorite, I love beignets), Hard Rock Cafe (the better half wants to go and add to her collection of Hard Rock Bears), The Aquarium (another favorite of mine), IMAX, Riverwalk, French Quarter, and Audubon Park. Some of the other places I've looked at are the Napoleon House, Barataria Preserve (what can I say, I'm an outdoorsman), and The Creole Queen Dinner Jazz Cruise (I love Jazz Music). Also thought it would be cool to go eat at one of Emeril's Places, even though the prices are nuts.

Any thoughts, opinions, ideas would be great. We will only be there for a few days, can't really afford to stay a long time with work, etc back home, but will be there Sunday Morning to Tuesday evening.


You need to go Irvin Mayfields Jazz Plahouse at the Royal Sonesta... show every night.
Try to be out of the Quarter for 11.
Don't walk alone.
Take a carriage ride, take ride down St. Charles Ave on the Street Car.
If you want a good burger hit the Alibi, if you walking on Bourbon from Canal take the first left at Redfish Grill (which is pretty good) it will be on your right.
You can also Hit Deanies if you don't want to break to the bank, it's a pretty nice place. Order light because you get a lot.
Skip Acme
Skip Brennans.

Hey Ted 06-06-2013 04:29 PM

Delmonico is tge best Emeril restaurant. If you want better food than I would go to Bayona or MiLa. Sazerac bar is another nice place to grab a few drinks before you hit the town. Being spontaneous will allow you to have a much better time.

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Smalls 06-06-2013 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hey Ted (Post 590037)
Delmonico is tge best Emeril restaurant. If you want better food than I would go to Bayona or MiLa. Sazerac bar is another nice place to grab a few drinks before you hit the town. Being spontaneous will allow you to have a much better time.

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Well I've considered that as well. As far as food goes, that will probably be a more spur of the moment thing. Ask around, see what's really good. As far as things to do though, just wondering if there was any must see attraction. There are things we definitely want to do, though.

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meaux fishing 06-06-2013 04:48 PM

Go to the restaurant called August...One of the best meals I've ever had and I've been to some great restaurants all over the world. Its not cheap but its worth it. Also Stella is another good restaurant. If you like BBQ go to Squeal on Oak st. Go to Brocato's and get some gelatto. Creole creamery has great homemade ice cream. La Thai is some cajun/thai fusion. Really good. Five Happiness best Chinese food ever. Go for a walk in city park. There is usually some kind of cool obscure festival goin on somewhere in the city. Frenchman st for live music at night . Check out Offbeat magazine for whos playing music where.

ScubaLatt 06-06-2013 04:55 PM

hit up House of Blues for good music. Also hit up Jackson Brewery for some shopping and homemade pralines on top floor. take a simple streetcar ride along canal or st Charles. enjoy the scenery as you go by. for a good neat bar try the one at the top of the world trade center. it revolves 360 degrees. enjoy the antique and art stores along Royale Street.

Sightwindow 06-06-2013 05:03 PM

Saying any restaurant anywhere the best is folly. But there are certainly no better than Brigtsen's uptown.

Be advised the streetcar track is shut down for repairs around Napoleon going uptown. It's good to go from there all the way downtown.

The WW2 Museum is not to be missed. It's without question the best attraction in the city if you any appreciation for history whatsoever. Give yourself at the very least two hours to view it, though. Honestly, it's a better use of time than Barataria unless you've never seen a swamp before.

John Besh's restaurants have outstanding happy hour (3-6 PM EVERYDAY!!) specials on food: half price pizzas, beer and wine by the glass at Domenica and 50 cent oysters at Luke.

gasdad 06-06-2013 05:07 PM

All above mentioned places are good places to eat. I will add GW Finns in the quarter for good fish and also Mr. John's on St Charles for a great steak and impeccable service. Both rather high end but you get what you pay for sometimes. I'm no history buff nor did I ever serve in the military but the WWII museum is worth checking out one evening.

Goooh 06-06-2013 05:17 PM

Dungeon

meaux fishing 06-06-2013 05:18 PM

yeah x3 on WWII museum

Top Dawg 06-06-2013 05:19 PM

Heard they got some nice tit bars. :). Nevermind u said honey moon not bachelor party.

meaux fishing 06-06-2013 05:20 PM

might sound silly but go check out the zoo if youve never been. Most chicks dig animals. Ive taken several dates there and always had fun

mriguy 06-06-2013 05:35 PM

Restaurant August is fantastic

BIG-C 06-06-2013 05:37 PM

Brennan's on Royal street is a must,food and dining experience were great.

Clafleur 06-06-2013 06:22 PM

Once you get a few drinks in you coyote ugly is a good place to have a few

Clafleur 06-06-2013 06:23 PM

Oceana in the French quarter has an awesome fried seafood platter too

DA COVE 06-06-2013 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Clafleur (Post 590077)
Oceana in the French quarter has an awesome fried seafood platter too

Good breakfast to...

DA COVE 06-06-2013 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by papap (Post 590022)
Also try Drago's

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