Originally Posted By DAR My buddy just booked the trip today. Going in April for a few days. We're staying at the Sheraton on Canal right next the French Quarter. Can't Wait.
Originally Posted By DAR RE #2: First time there RE #4: The Sheraton on Canal right across from the French Quarter I guess.
Originally Posted By dshyates For a first timer, you must get: 1. Cafe du Monde Beignets 2. Pat O'Brian's Hurricane 3. N'Awlins BBQ Shrimp (they really aren't BBQ so I don't know why they call the that, but they come with a sorta spicy butter sauce and bread to dip in it.) 4. Bananas Fosters
Originally Posted By mele You people are killing me! My brother lived in New Orleans for 7 years. I'm trying to convince him to go back down there with me sometime as I've never been.
Originally Posted By avro_imagineer Well, good luck is all. Heh. Definately a shrimp po'boy You've never been to New Orleans?! I haven't been there in 2 years
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Ahh, we had free plane tix to use by 3/1 and really wanted to go here - but alas the only weekend we could go was last week... neither of us wanted to see N.O. for the first time - during Marde Gras!
Originally Posted By DAR <<2. Pat O'Brian's Hurricane>> I've been to other Pat O'Brian's and whilst not partaking in the Hurricane I know others that have. And let's just say they've lost a day. I'm only down for a few days. Time is precious.
Originally Posted By dshyates I was at the Pat O's in CityWalk Orlando had a shrimp Po'Boy, Beignets, and 3 Hurricanes. Then I went to IOA. Spiderman was AWESOME. The Hulk, not so much. And I avoided their version of the teacups with the strobe lights. But all in all it was an experience. I also bought 3 bottles of the concentrated mix. I figured out why they are so strong. It makes 3 Qts. and contains 1 1/2 bottles of Rum.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains You can get the mix at BevMo too... So tasty! A friend had a marde gras 40th b-day party... Those Hurricanes are so good!
Originally Posted By mele I made them from scratch-no mix-at home. I couldn't believe the amount of alcohol. Dark rum, light rum plus 151 rum. Yum! They're too deceptively yummy.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Funny how it tastes like drinking juice! I had a simular drink in Cozumel... Boy they sure do sneak up on you!
Originally Posted By JazzCat Should you have any questions, agoofyguy and I have been there several times! Please go to The Cat's Meow and sing karaoke for me! (701 Bourbon Street) I love N'awlins so much more than Las Vegas. To me, there's really no character to Las Vegas. New Orleans has a great atmosphere and is full of history. Make sure to take a ride on the St.Charles streetcar. It's great for site seeing.
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin Last time I went we went out by Tulane and visited the zoo. Of course, that's if you have a ton of time. We also went on an excellent plantation tour. The best thing to do is simply wander around drinking and eating and people watching. My group had a lot of fun at Pat's and all of us still remember the night (pretty well).
