Anyone been to New Orleans lately?

[AreBee1969]

The Warden has a conference there during the first week in December. I have at least one day where I will be on my own and have a few things lined up to do that she wouldn't like. Tour of the Sazerac House Distillery, WWII Museum and the Museum of Death, followed by an afternoon at a cigar/pipe bar in Metaire. We are staying at the Marriott just two blocks from Bourbon Street. Yeah we will do the tourist crap there one night, and I also hope to do a Cemetery/Haunted places tour as well. I cannot wait to dig into a true Muffaletta. Any recommendations on where to get a good one and where else to eat in the area? Other attractions?

 

[Vowelguy]

The Warden has a conference there during the first week in December. I have at least one day where I will be on my own and have a few things lined up to do that she wouldn't like. Tour of the Sazerac House Distillery, WWII Museum and the Museum of Death, followed by an afternoon at a cigar/pipe bar in Metaire. We are staying at the Marriott just two blocks from Bourbon Street. Yeah we will do the tourist crap there one night, and I also hope to do a Cemetery/Haunted places tour as well. I cannot wait to dig into a true Muffaletta. Any recommendations on where to get a good one and where else to eat in the area? Other attractions?

Central Grocery is the place often recommended. I dont know enough to know if the one I had was the best or not.
When I was there last year, Central Grocery was closed for construction, but the liquor store next door was selling the Central muffalettas.

The voodoo museum isnt worth the price.

Watch our for the hustlers. Before I knew it, one was trying to clean my sneakers and saying I owed him $20.

Can't recall anything else. I just enjoyed walking up and down the streets. Tons and tons of character.

 

[dvegas]

Take the ferry to Algiers. Have a cocktail at the Dry dock or Old Point. Take the ferry back.

 

[HuskyHawk]

The Warden has a conference there during the first week in December. I have at least one day where I will be on my own and have a few things lined up to do that she wouldn't like. Tour of the Sazerac House Distillery, WWII Museum and the Museum of Death, followed by an afternoon at a cigar/pipe bar in Metaire. We are staying at the Marriott just two blocks from Bourbon Street. Yeah we will do the tourist crap there one night, and I also hope to do a Cemetery/Haunted places tour as well. I cannot wait to dig into a true Muffaletta. Any recommendations on where to get a good one and where else to eat in the area? Other attractions?

Good call on the WWII Museum, it is impressive.

Bourbon street is too much, especially at night. Watching old ladies vomiting and frat boys jogging naked, not ideal. I prefer it during the day. The cool spot for live music and the locals scene that used to be in the French Quarter is Frenchman Street. Loads of live music, can hop from place to place with your go cup. Easy uber from your location.

Best beer bar is the Avenue Pub on St. Charles. A restaurant I like is Jacque Imo's. It's uptown, a little past Tulane and Loyola (my wife went to Loyola). There is good food everywhere, but the touristy areas in the quarter are not your best bet. There are some great spots on Magazine Street. Hungry Eyes is an amazing lunch/breakfast spot. Where to Eat and Drink on Magazine Street Uptown Can walk through the Garden District back to your hotel. Bring your walking shoes.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Concur that Bourbon St at night requires a special mindset. I'd avoid it too. Go to Pat O'Brien's, get your hurricane and souvenir glass and move on.
WWII museum is great.
There are so many great restaurants for different style cuisines; it's worth finding your style and pick one. I would say trying a good, local muffaletta or a po boy should be on your list. Get a bowl of red beans and rice, crawfish etouffee or jambalaya. A good shrimp and grits is never a bad option either. Eat local. Plenty of options.

 

[uconn1999]

We go several times a year, inc earlier this month and again in Dec.
For muffulettas, I tend to hit Napoleon House.
Here’s a list to review.

Best muffs in NOLA and much more
Seafood? Best in the city is GW Fins also Peche
Commanders Palace is usually on our list

Strongly recommend reservations
Oysters, I like the bar at Superior Seafood on St Charles

Dive bar, Chart Room, Erin Rose (Irish coffee)

Early Dec, you’ll want to check out the Christmas decorations via an evening streetcar ride along St Charles.
Also several of the hotels are very nice too inc the Roosevelt

How long will you be there?
Need music recommendations?