New Orleans, Louisiana Travel Guide – December 2001 Big Easy Holidays On Christmas Eve, bonfires line the Mississippi to light Papa Noel’s way down to the bayous. Photo credit: NOTMC/David Richomond As a city that never takes any celebration lightly, the Big Easy is an interesting and exciting place to be during the holidays. Despite [...]
Restaurants – New Orleans, Louisiana Travel Guide New Orleans is known around the world for some of its spicy cuisine, which includes gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, boudin, crawfish, and deep-fried seafood. This is a city that loves to eat, and it is no surprise that it has one of the most overweight populations [...]
Halloween in the Big Easy She’ll be on vacation come Oct. 31. In this update: - House of Shock - Other Events - No Better Time to Travel Ranked as one of the best cities in the United States to celebrate Halloween, New Orleans has a history of horror unlike any other. Anne Rice, vampire [...]
In this update: Hard Rock Mainstream Latin Music Zydeco & Cajun Music Schedules & Upcoming Events Although world-famous for jazz and blues, the New Orleans music scene offers everything from death metal to piano recitals. Any and every style of music can be found in local clubs almost every night of the week – and [...]
A capitan, on nutra-back, stands in front of a camelback. Nutra musta been scared by dem mudbugs. Yatspeak 101 In this update: Words [A-K] [L-R] [S-Z] Common Phrases Practical Usage First of all, let’s get one thing straight: Hollywood doesn’t portray New Orleanians as they really sound. While we do have our own language and [...]
Bars – or, Clinton Mainland’s Personal Guide To Drinking with the DeadNew Orleans, Louisiana Travel Guide Generally the night scene doesn’t begin until real late in New Orleans – like after 11 at night. Here is a rundown of the places to be after dark in New Orleans. On the river side of the Quarter, [...]
Gator chillin’ on a small pier. Doesn’t it look yummy? Some visitors almost feel like they are in a foreign country when they read a menu in New Orleans. Ever wondered if there really is dirt in "dirty rice"? Do you want Creole mustard on that poboy? Do you like to "suck the head"? Ever [...]
Variety is the spice of life – and sauce – and spice is the life of all these sauces. Aside from crawfish and alligator, most major ingredients in New Orleans cuisine are available nationwide. What makes the food so unique is its mixing and matching of spices and seasonings, many which can now be ordered [...]
Fresh veg selling at the French Market. Don’t ever ask about recipes in New Orleans, you might start a riot! Everyone claims that their mama, sister, and grandma make the best gumbo. Then they claim their papas boil the best crawfish. Recipes can vary so drastically, that dishes actually change shape and ingredients. I have [...]
Chowin’ Down in the Big Easy On a per capita basis, New Orleans has the most overweight population of any city in the United States. Its no wonder why – we love to eat. Eating is not just a part of nutritional satisfaction in New Orleans. It is entertaining, socializing, sensual, and exciting. But Louisiana’s [...]
