new orleans!

March 14, 2012

Hi friends, I'm heading to New Orleans today! I applied for the project through NOLAbound and was 1 of 27 to be chosen for this opportunity to go and explore the city from an entrepreneurial viewpoint. We'll be meeting lots of leaders, innovators, and business owners - I'm really excited to be a part of this opportunity. I found some lovely photos of New Orleans around the web so thought I'd post a few here:


via Erin Johnson photography



via Briole - here and here



via Alfonso Pompo Bresciani - here and here

I've never been to New Orleans and actually know very little about this city. Has anyone ever visited? Any readers actually live in New Orleans? I'm excited for this experience and can't wait to share it with you :) I have heard wonderful things about the food.. I'll be tweeting throughout my trip so check in and see what we're up too! I'll also try to post an update or two at the blog on the site .. NOLAbound is also on twitter and will be live-tweeting everything!

ps: I'll actually be hanging out in New Orleans all day on Sunday so
if you have been and have any recommendations, I'd love to hear them!

26 hello's:

  1. Johnny's Po-Boys has the best shrimp & oyster po-boys I've ever had.
    http://johnnyspoboys.com/

    Sucre is a great place for desserts. I love the macaroons!
    http://www.shopsucre.com/

    Johnny's is in the French Quarter and Sucre is on Magazine street near lots of cute shops. So if you're sightseeing in either of these places, it should be easy to find them. :)

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  2. ahh thanks anon! will def. check those places out, sucre sounds awesome, I love desserts ;)

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  3. Yes, I was JUST there two weeks ago for Mardi Gras!. It was my 2nd time ( we have family there)
    Some tips:

    Stop by Cafe Du Monde in the French Quarter for Beignets. it's filthy inside ( def don't use the washroom lol) but they are sinfully sweet.

    Parkway Bakery in Mid City has great history and even better Po' Boys in a gazillion different combinations.

    Lafitte Blacksmith is the oldest bar in North America, and it is right in the French Quarter on Bourban street. It still has no running water or electricity, and the walls are lined with pics of celebs that have stopped in for a drink.

    Speaking of Bourban street, stay safe! I don't suggest walking anywhere alone after dark in New Orleans, and keep your wits about you on Bourban street as well.

    If you get the chance do a swamp tour, it was the most fun I had out of both trips! We got to ride on fan boats, see giant gators, and I even got to hold a baby gator. Seriously worth it!

    We also checked out a plantation. Oak Alley is the big one with amazing 200+ year old oak trees. The Laura Plantation was run by women, and the Destruhan Plantation ( were we went) had a portion of Interview with a Vampire filmed in it. They really are quite the site to see.

    Also you can take a horse carriage tour through the French Quarter which is great for a history lesson and a insight into where the best food/bars are.

    Most importantly, have an amazing time!

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  4. I love NOLA, one of my favorite cities in the world. Unfortunately its been over a year since I last went, but hopefully I can get out there again soon. Please stuff yourself silly with good food!!

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  5. Great photos! ths for sharing!

    Have a great time!

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  6. ahhh love it there. it is where i meet my husband :)

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  7. oooh awesome pictures! And congrats on being one of 27 who gets to explore, pretty awesome!!

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  8. Hi there Danni! I'm from just south of New Orleans! I am sure you will love New Orleans- it is a very southern city full of history, culture and music! Lots of lovely little shops and restaurants on Magazine St. Be sure to check out St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter- the architecture is gorgeous! On St. Peter, near the cathedral, is a very yummy restaurant called The Gumbo Shop. It is quaint and has a lot of local charm, not to mention delicious food! But really, you can't go wrong food wise in New Orleans! Enjoy yourself!

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  9. So exciting! I've been living in New Orleans for the past two years. It's the most amazing city! You'll love it. If you want to know where the locals go, try a place called Bacchanel, its a really casual wine and cheese bar, or anywhere on Frenchman St. Frenchman is where the locals hang out in the French Quarter instead of Bourbon St. Definitely make your way to Magazine St. for good shopping and delicious dessert at Sucre. Have fun!

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  10. I've never been, but I would LOVE to go! Especially for the jazz history. I hear they play music and dance in the streets all the time. So awesome.

    - Sarah
    http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com

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  11. Coop's Place (Kind of off the beaten path, not in the Bourbon St Area) has the best fried chicken I've ever eaten in my life. They bbq most of the food in the alley.. sounds strange but this little place was one of my favorite places I've EVER eaten at in the US, let alone New Orleans.

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  12. I'm so excited for you! What an amazing new venture you have in store. My fam lives there and I cannot wait to visit them.

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  13. My husband & I had the most wonderful Nola vacation last summer! Cafe du Monde & Mother's are a must. Such a fabulous city!!!

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  14. You're in my neck of the woods! I live in Baton Rouge :)

    While you're there, make sure you check out Magazine Street in Uptown. Such an awesome area. And, if you want to have the best ice cream ever, go to Creole Creamery in Uptown!

    http://www.creolecreamery.com/

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  15. I live in Baton Rouge(and I'm going to the NOLA this Saturday for the St. Patrick's Day Parade!!!! Go, if you can! They throw cabbage and carrots and onions!) but I visit New Orleans kind of often. I had very good breakfast/brunch at the Blue Plate Cafe.

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  16. Danni,

    It is crawfish season so you have to eat get some boiled crawfish while you are down there! You will love it! Also try some gumbo while you are there.

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  17. i have never been.. but i would LOVE to go.. to much culture and food!! and music! its definitely on my do go list ;P xkim

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  18. There is a huge printmaking convention going on right now.I'm so sad I'm not able to go this year but maybe while you're there you can catch some wonderful printmaking shows. Keep your eyes open for anything that says SGCI.
    Have a wonderful time!

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  19. yup!! i have been there for work before!! u have to go to cafe du monde for biegnets and you need ot try chargroiled oysters, if you like that type of thing (i forgot the restaurant)!! have fun!! oh and beware you might gain a few pounds!! ;)

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  20. we went there for our honeymoon in Sept. go to the Gumbo Shop in the french quarter for the best food you will have in NOLA. i swear. go to Frenchmen St. for the cooler scene for music and people. The Spotted Cat is a great bar and has cool music on Frenchmen. We went there instead of Bourbon St. every night and had a much better time!Its more laidback!

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  21. Danni,
    Check out the cemeteries while you are there! I know it sounds strange, but the above ground cemeteries are so cool and have so much history! Great photo opportunities, especially this time of year. If you take one of the guided tours (which I recommend), you will get a great history lesson too!

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  22. Looks beautiful and the food is delicious. I've never been but have tried the food before. Mmm...
    Have a great time!

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  23. Yay! I live here in New Orleans, in the Bywater neighborhood. It's a great city with lots to do. I would definitely suggest a visit out to the Lower Ninth ward to see the Make It Right houses that went in where the levee breached. And check out some of the cool stuff happening on St. Claude Avenue. And one of my favorite things to do is to grab some cold drinks from Sidney's, a liquor store on Decatur street, and have a nice evening drink on the riverfront levee! Have a great time and I'm pretty certain you'll be smitten! Ciao!

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  24. What an extraordinary opportunity! I've always wanted to visit - it looks like such a lovely city. Have a great time!

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  25. I live in Philadelphia, but I'm currently working out of Louisiana. I've only actually spent one day in New Orleans so far, so definitely report back on what you find!!

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