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I appreciate it everybody. Looking forward to this.

Wen't to green bay last year and had a heckuva time in a little town called Appleton.

I'm sure New Orleans is going to blow that place away
 
bigdog_10_2002 said:
I appreciate it everybody. Looking forward to this.

Wen't to green bay last year and had a heckuva time in a little town called Appleton.

I'm sure New Orleans is going to blow that place away
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First time to NOLA - yes, you are going to enjoy it.
While it's good to get some advice on eating spots ahead of time, once you get here, things change so quickly. The aroma(s) coming from different restaurants will make you say, "OK, we're going there. No, there. Wait, let's go across the street." Everything is right where you need it to ensure that you can either stumble back to your hotel room, and take a short cab/streetcar (trolley) ride. :rock:
 
How many Casinos are there in New Orleans?

I know our hotel is across the street from one of them.
 
my favorite quarter restaurants:
(casual)
Johnny's Poboys
Coop's Place
Verti Mart
Port o Call
Central Grocery

(higher end)
Galatoire's
Irene's
Bayona
Stella!

you won't be disappointed with any of the above, i assure you. and you won't get caught in some crappy tourist trap eating some god awful CAJUN SAMPLER! with shrimp creole, crawfish etouffee, red beans and rice and jambalaya all on the same plate for $17.99. here is a list of all FQ restaurants with addresses:

http://www.nomenu.com/RestaurantsOpen.html#French Quarter

as for bars in the french quarter, i tend to stray from the touristy spots with a few exceptions. here are my top french quarter bars:

Pirate's Alley Cafe (friendly locals place, great location, great for outdoor seating on a nice day)
Carousel Bar in Hotel Monteleone (you'll make four revolutions per hour and drinks some good drinks)
Molly's at the Market (great locals bar with a bit of an edge)
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop (cool old building, nice atmosphere)
Johnny White's on Bourbon (friendly hole in the wall)

again, you won't go wrong with any of these.
 
DJA101 said:
MAYBE if some of you would post on the panthers board you would know what im talking about.

If they know you are a saints fan, and you ask if its ranning outside they will give you a way worse answer then the 1 I just posted to him.
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I think you're missing the point of the people calling you down on this.

It's just that WE like to maintain a level far and above that type of behavior. No matter what they've said to us over there, they get a pass over here until THEY start causing a rukkus.

Kk?
 
DJA101 said:
MAYBE if some of you would post on the panthers board you would know what im talking about.

If they know you are a saints fan, and you ask if its ranning outside they will give you a way worse answer then the 1 I just posted to him.
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Why in the hell would we want to go post on a Panthers board? If you would've taken the time to READ the entire four
sentences of the OP, (i know that's a monumental task) you wouldn't have come off looking like a complete jack***. maybe..
 
Hey, welcome!

We can definitely offer great food and great parties; as to whether you get a great game, I think that'll depend on your perspective. :) But I can tell you that virtually all of the smack-talk will be good-natured and that, win or lose, watching a game in the Superdome will be a blast.

Okay, down to business: what to see, what to do, what to eat?

Bourbon Street is only a little part of the French Quarter. Go there, catch the ambience, mill around with drink in hand and enjoy the throngs of people, then head elsewhere; there's a lot of Quarter to enjoy that you won't find on Bourbon Street. Coop's Place on Decatur Street is a good choice--good food, good drinks, good prices, and a thoroughly local haunt. Their jambalaya is outstanding.

If you're still hungry, there are more great places to eat than any ten of us could list. Want something upscale? Try the Pelican Club (pricey, but innovative and luxurious food) or Commander's Palace (there aren't enough superlatives to describe this place, but reservations are required--get 'em now!). Want something quick and tasty? Mother's, Maspero's, Mandina's, mmmm! Want breakfast? Try Petunia's (crepes the size of a football, but a whole lot tastier!). The only absolute musts are cafe au lait and beignets at Cafe du Monde; if you've come to New Orleans and haven't gone there, you haven't really been here at all.

How long are you in town? If you're just in town for the game you may not really have time for everything, but if you're making a weekend of it, head over to Magazine Street. Just take a cab and ask the driver to go until you find somewhere you want to stop. It has some of the best music, food, bars, and shopping in the city, yet few people stray out of the Quarter to find out for themselves.

Your best bet might just be to ask a local once you get to town. I doubt there's a person in this city who wouldn't bend your ear for ten minutes if you asked them where to eat or catch some live music or grab a drink.
 
bigdog_10_2002 said:
How is it? Crowded wise?
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can get pretty crowded when big events are in town, but usually handles it pretty well. i don't go very often but i've never had to wait for a spot at a blackjack or craps table. they also have a poker room, which can be a lot of fun.
 

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