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Hello all!

I'm headed to New Orleans on a really short trip for work later this week. I'm flying from Washington State, so no I won't be on the bike. I've never been and will likely only have one or maybe two evenings free to see the town. Any suggestions from those of you more familiar with the area?

Thanks--John

The "Chicken Drop" bar on the Gulf, due South of Slidell. There's an experience that's hard to forget. web page

Hermes Bar in the old Antoines restaurant (French Quarter) has great list of wine for happy hour and first class h'ordeuves. If the guy behind the bar has time ask him history of the place and see if you can get him to take you for a guided tour of the restaurant.

Frenchman Street in Marignay area just east of French Quartre great for music but then a stones throw from Antoines you'll find a dozen places to hear great blues and jazz.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Chicken twister, huh? I think I'm going to have bad dreams tonight about that one.

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar. Frenchman is the bomb as well.

If you end up in the French Quarter, on Bourbon ST there is a place called Tropical Isle. They make a drink called a Hand grenade, BEST DRINK EVER!!!

keep your wallet in a front pocket, don't wonder off Bourbon St, Famous Door has great bands, 3-Legged Dog has great drinks and is out of the way, Delmonico's is pricey but food and service can not be beaten (Emrile's place in NOLA)
Beware of Handgrenades and Hurricanes
Beware of Papa Joe's, they look like girls but they aint girls.

Almost forgot! You have to check out Root, it's a new restaurant that an old friends brother opened and is the head chef. They've received rave reviews. As soon as I can get home I will be driving go NOLA to go to Root!

Music
http://www.tipitinas.com/
http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/sear...Go&caltype=
Lottsa great blues and more in The Quarter. They go all night and into the next day.

Eats
http://www.acmeoyster.com/ < Softshell crab sammich
http://www.mothersrestaurant.net/ < shrimp omelet
http://www.centralgroceryneworleans.com/ < Muffaletta
The locals and taxi drivers are usually very helpful about steering you
toward the best experiences and away from the tourist traps.

For a laid back look at some scenery - hop a street car through the Garden District & past Tulane.
You will find yourself conjuring a plan to move there, guaranteed.
If the gods smile and like that, I'll spend every Winter there.

Bucket list event
http://www.nojazzfest.com/
The 2012 lineup
http://lineup.nojazzfest.com/

Excellent suggestions Buckster!!
Nothing wrong with Hurricanes or Handgrenades, they just have a tendancy to sneak up on some folks and leave them lying on Bourbon St missing their wallet! =)

Yep Buckster, Jazzfest is a great suggestion. I played there back in 98 during my short stent in college. That's how I knew about the Handgrenades. Them and a few other recreational pursuits is why I didn't finish college.