Category Archives: New Orleans

New Orleans Friday: Pralines and Pirates

There is no music in the world that sounds like as much fun as a New Orleans brass band. The fun just picks you up and shakes you til you party! We passed by the Praline Connection on the way … Continue reading

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New Orleans Friday: Arrrrrrr

Then we changed and headed straight out to meet the local Pyrates at where else? We kind of missed the parade part, but met a lot of cool people Including some hot chicks This was the keg for some club. … Continue reading

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New Orleans Friday: I’m a Hungry Lady

We knew that Friday we would be attending a big Pyrate Parade. What we didn’t realize was that it was part of a larger Pyrate Festival. From the first moment the elevator doors opened in or hotel it was stuffed … Continue reading

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New Orleans 2009 Thursday: Poydras is my Favorite Street

OK when we decided to go econo for the first part of this trip, I chose our room based on its proximity to Mother’s. When I woke up at the crack of noon, that was our first stop for po’boys. … Continue reading

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The Peanut Butter Burger

Next to the tourist favorite, Pat O’Briens, the inconspicuous storefront of Yo Mama’s on St Peters is easily overlooked. The worn bar and comfortable wooden booths of this French Quarter institution make you feel like a local. The friendly servers, … Continue reading

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New Orleans Wed: Fly High and Proud

Wednesday our flight out of Burbank was delayed, which meant that we would be missing our connection in Dallas. After much furious typing on behalf of the counterperson, we were put on a different airline, and scored by getting bulkhead … Continue reading

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A Cajun 3-Way: New Orleans

Just a block down from Ragin Cajun, New Orleans occupies a space that used to be a 50s cafe, and you can still see traces of that design. The interior is a long diner counter, with tables lining the wall. … Continue reading

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