Author Topic: New Orleans (Read 7679 times)

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #25 on:** May 18, 2011, 06:07:19 AM »

Best place in the world. Go. Lived in Baton Rouge for three years and am actually flying back in a few minutes, once I wrap up this toilet/BBS session and head to the airport.

1. LSU/Florida sounds fun, but don't expect to actually get into the game unless you want to drop at least $200/ticket. Even if Florida is terrible again this year, your chances are VERY slim unless you pony up serious dough, and even then, scalpers will probably rip you off and sell you a fake ticket like they did to a lot of people two years ago (Google it).

2. Baton Rouge is the worst. "Totally, they have great tailgating!" Meh. Louisiana-Lafayette did it better. If you're going to the game you should definitely spend the day tailgating in Baton Rouge, but don't plan on doing anything else there because New Orleans is 1,000x better. Also, don't make plans for Saturday night after the game in New Orleans, because traffic is terrible and if the game gets out at 10:30, that 70-mile drive will probably take you at least 3 hours.

Now. New Orleans stuff.

Don't stay 'paked in the quarter the whole time. I mean, do, but also do some other crap.

Go to Magazine Street and do any/all of these:

-Sucre (insane desserts, will make you cream your pants)
-Juan's Flying Burrito
-Nacho Mama's (It is advised that you order a Shrimp Cheesy Chimi and then drink a bunch of tequila shots and margaritas all by yourself after Jake's party, then have your girlfriend drive you home and barf on the side of your house at 3 am).
-Shop for weird funny stuff

Best place to eat if you don't mind spending around $30/plate:
Jacques Imo's. Way more quintessential New Orleans-y than Dick & Jenny's. Both are good and cost about the same, but Jacques Imo's is more of an experience. Get the alligator cheesecake, it will knock your socks off. Seriously. The alligator cheesecake. It's rough ridin' delicious.

Crazy interesting thing that you wouldn't expect:
-WWII museum. It's insane.

I will be your authority on all things Baton Rouge, and since WRFF was apparently the victim of a New Orleans voodoo zombie-ing, I'll be his proxy for that.

AppleJack · « **Reply #26 on:** May 18, 2011, 06:51:35 AM »

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on May 18, 2011, 06:07:19 AM

Best place in the world. Go. Lived in Baton Rouge for three years and am actually flying back in a few minutes, once I wrap up this toilet/BBS session and head to the airport.

1. LSU/Florida sounds fun, but don't expect to actually get into the game unless you want to drop at least $200/ticket. Even if Florida is terrible again this year, your chances are VERY slim unless you pony up serious dough, and even then, scalpers will probably rip you off and sell you a fake ticket like they did to a lot of people two years ago (Google it).

2. Baton Rouge is the worst. "Totally, they have great tailgating!" Meh. Louisiana-Lafayette did it better. If you're going to the game you should definitely spend the day tailgating in Baton Rouge, but don't plan on doing anything else there because New Orleans is 1,000x better. Also, don't make plans for Saturday night after the game in New Orleans, because traffic is terrible and if the game gets out at 10:30, that 70-mile drive will probably take you at least 3 hours.

Now. New Orleans stuff.

Don't stay 'paked in the quarter the whole time. I mean, do, but also do some other crap.

Go to Magazine Street and do any/all of these:

-Sucre (insane desserts, will make you cream your pants)
-Juan's Flying Burrito
-Nacho Mama's (It is advised that you order a Shrimp Cheesy Chimi and then drink a bunch of tequila shots and margaritas all by yourself after Jake's party, then have your girlfriend drive you home and barf on the side of your house at 3 am).
-Shop for weird funny stuff

Best place to eat if you don't mind spending around $30/plate:
Jacques Imo's. Way more quintessential New Orleans-y than Dick & Jenny's. Both are good and cost about the same, but Jacques Imo's is more of an experience. Get the alligator cheesecake, it will knock your socks off. Seriously. The alligator cheesecake. It's rough ridin' delicious.

Crazy interesting thing that you wouldn't expect:
-WWII museum. It's insane.

I will be your authority on all things Baton Rouge, and since WRFF was apparently the victim of a New Orleans voodoo zombie-ing, I'll be his proxy for that.

OK_Cat · « **Reply #27 on:** May 18, 2011, 09:42:26 AM »

went on a ghost hunting tour at night, it was really fun.

Pete · « **Reply #28 on:** May 18, 2011, 11:50:51 AM »

All "fall trip" planning should be immediately put on hold....grumblings that forces will be brought to bear on goEMAW Miami Southbeach pak'r.

Grumblings...

TBL · « **Reply #29 on:** May 18, 2011, 12:24:57 PM »

Just a few things to remember.

1) Always carry an umbrella. If to see the locals get theirs out, and it's a sunny day, it will gully-washer in a few minutes. I mean it will rain like you won't believe. Then be sunny again in 15 minutes.
2) When going in the bars on Bourbon St, keep your mouth closed. The waitresses love to grab guys and give them jello shots from their cleavage. They aren't cheap, either. Also, make sure to hit the bars when their having their 3-fers hours. Makes it a lot cheaper.
3) Hit the voodoo shops. Can't stress this enough. You'll regret it if you don't.
4) If you can sober up enough, go for a walk on Bourbon street in the morning after sunrise. It's really amazing then.
5) Always remember to have your camera on you. You never know what you will see. If you happen to take a pic of the street performers they will demand payment for the pic. The local cops don't mink having their pictures taken. You will see a bunch of them.
6) Drink, drink and then drink some more.

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #30 on:** May 18, 2011, 04:51:19 PM »

Def. what TBL said about #4.

There are two French Quarters: the nighttime party French Quarter, and the incredible, pleasant daytime French Quarter. When you're doing the Quarter during the day, MAKE SURE you go to a toy store called The Idea Factory. It's full of crazy handmade wooden toys.

scoops callahan · « **Reply #31 on:** May 18, 2011, 09:42:17 PM »

I love NOLA

AppleJack · « **Reply #32 on:** September 14, 2011, 02:32:17 PM »

Just realized I'm staying like 1 mile from Algiers, where Neon Boudeaux is from

Have tix to the LSU-Kent game, hoping Geaux Tigers wear those new elite white uni's.

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #33 on:** September 14, 2011, 02:45:29 PM »

..........You're staying in Algiers?

AppleJack · « **Reply #34 on:** September 14, 2011, 02:56:37 PM »

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on September 14, 2011, 02:45:29 PM

..........You're staying in Algiers?

No, but google maps tells me its not that far from Canal/Bourbon St.

Any neat bars in Baton Rouge that I won't get kicked in the face at?

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #35 on:** September 14, 2011, 03:29:17 PM »

Quote from: AppleJack on September 14, 2011, 02:56:37 PM

Any neat bars in Baton Rouge that I won't get kicked in the face at?

no

SleepFighter · « **Reply #36 on:** September 14, 2011, 04:25:07 PM »

Go see Kermit Ruffins at Vaughn's if you're there on a Thursday.

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #37 on:** September 14, 2011, 04:48:21 PM »

Baton Rouge is tricky and depends on a number of factors, because there's no concentrated bar area like Aggieville. There are tiny, tiny clumps spread out all over the place, and none of them are within walking distance.

Answer me these questions three:
1. How old are you?
2. What kind of bars are you into? (Dive, chill, gay, karaoke, crazy dance bars, Rusty's-type college douchebag bars, etc.)
3. Where are you staying?
4. What days of the week will you be there?

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #38 on:** September 14, 2011, 04:49:58 PM »

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on September 14, 2011, 04:48:21 PM

Baton Rouge is tricky and depends on a number of factors, because there's no concentrated bar area like Aggieville. There are tiny, tiny clumps spread out all over the place, and none of them are within walking distance.

Answer me these questions three:
1. How old are you?
2. What kind of bars are you into? (Dive, chill, gay, karaoke, crazy dance bars, Rusty's-type college douchebag bars, etc.)
3. Where are you staying?
4. What days of the week will you be there?

Can just make a flowchart?

8manpick · « **Reply #39 on:** September 14, 2011, 04:51:37 PM »

So how long til that dumbass city floods again? Serious

when everyone moved back there.

SkinnyBenny · « **Reply #40 on:** September 14, 2011, 04:52:56 PM »

Wow, you're one of those, huh?

8manpick · « **Reply #41 on:** September 14, 2011, 04:56:22 PM »

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on September 14, 2011, 04:52:56 PM

Wow, you're one of those, huh?

Yeah kind of. Seems like an awesome place with lots of historical and cultural importance... but the chance of serious flooding seems way too high to justify living there.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #42 on:** September 14, 2011, 05:50:09 PM »

It's like Iowa, without the historical or cultural importance.

Paul Moscow · « **Reply #43 on:** September 14, 2011, 05:58:24 PM »

Quote from: AppleJack on September 14, 2011, 02:32:17 PM

Just realized I'm staying like 1 mile from Algiers, where Neon Boudeaux is from

Algiers ferry will be your best friend going back and forth from the city. Think its $1 for cars and free if you're on foot but it could have changed.

Love Nawlins. Parents lived/worked down there for 5 years before the storm. Check out the bars/restaurants on Frenchman street. Spotted Cat, Snug Harbor, Praline Connection are a few.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #44 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:13:27 PM »

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 14, 2011, 05:50:09 PM

It's like Iowa, without the historical or cultural importance.

I really effed up what I was trying to say here.