Author Topic: travel thread (Read 1356294 times)

michigancat · « **Reply #2250 on:** August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM »

going to a bachelor party in New Orleans. what should we eat, do, etc.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #2251 on:** August 13, 2013, 03:31:25 PM »

Always have a few quarters in your pocket in case you have to pay to take crap somewhere you won't get a disease.

GoodForAnother · « **Reply #2252 on:** August 13, 2013, 04:17:51 PM »

had to cancel my san diego trip because I'm now moving in December and that money is going toward a moving truck.

but did book two flights for weddings:

D.C - 10/11 - 10/14 - Wedding on the 12th, gonna do all the sights on Sunday/Monday. Have been before but have been wanting to go back.

Milwaukee - 11/30 - 12/01 - Staying for less that 24 hours because eff these people for scheduling a wedding in Milwaukee in goddamn Nov/Dec the weekend of the KU game

bubbles4ksu · « **Reply #2253 on:** August 13, 2013, 04:53:12 PM »

Quote from: pissclams on August 13, 2013, 03:17:26 PM

A yogurt brand.

CNS · « **Reply #2254 on:** August 13, 2013, 04:55:36 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

French Quarter?

What kind of food do you like?

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #2255 on:** August 13, 2013, 05:05:58 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

john besh restaurant happy hours, especially domenica.

michigancat · « **Reply #2256 on:** August 13, 2013, 05:09:13 PM »

Quote from: CNS on August 13, 2013, 04:55:36 PM

staying here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60864-d111983-Reviews-JW_Marriott_Hotel_New_Orleans-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html

I like all kinds of food. Preferably things I can't eat here. I think we're planning on at least one meal at Jaques-Imos.

pissclams · « **Reply #2257 on:** August 13, 2013, 05:57:03 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

commander's palace is reserved for commanders. i'll let you figure out if you should obtain your daily nourishment from there based upon that single qualification.

Boom Roasted · « **Reply #2258 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:17:07 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

Cochon Butcher
50cent oyster happy hours
Strip clubs but don't throw quarters on stage

CNS · « **Reply #2259 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:19:26 PM »

That hotel is like 8 blocks away from cochon and cochon butcher. Both are absolutely fantastic.

I am a big fan of Felix's Oyster Bar. It is super simplistic and looks like a mid level cafe but their oyster poboy and gumbo are my fav in the quarter.

Also, Oceana is really good, but the atmosphere is like a cajun applebees.

Deannies gets a lot of pub, but I have tried it a couple times and wasn't impressed. I wouldn't recommend it unless you like fried seafood and fried seafood. My impression was that is their version of red lobster.

I really like cafe fluer de lis (sp) for breakfast, but it is stuff you can get most anywhere in the south, just really good

EuroCat · « **Reply #2260 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:54:17 PM »

Oysters: Drago's
Brunch: Fat Hen Grocery
Coffee: La Boulangerie

CNS · « **Reply #2261 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:56:09 PM »

Quote from: EuroCat on August 13, 2013, 08:54:17 PM

This reminds me. Everyone is going to be talking up chargrilled oysters.

MEH!

EuroCat · « **Reply #2262 on:** August 13, 2013, 09:12:44 PM »

Quote from: CNS on August 13, 2013, 08:56:09 PM

Drago's is pretty well known for their oysters. Everyone gets the chargrilled oysters but you can get them uncooked as well.

kim carnes · « **Reply #2263 on:** August 13, 2013, 10:11:20 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

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420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #2264 on:** August 13, 2013, 10:18:00 PM »

Mich, you're really going to need me on this trip. 'Nola is my second home. Make sure to throw porter call on the list and magazine street.

CNS · « **Reply #2265 on:** August 13, 2013, 10:20:30 PM »

Didn't find magazine st to be anything fantastic.

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420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #2266 on:** August 13, 2013, 10:21:53 PM »

Quote from: CNS on August 13, 2013, 10:20:30 PM

Good call. It's more if you've been there a few times and you're looking to get away from the FQ.

michigancat · « **Reply #2267 on:** August 13, 2013, 10:42:10 PM »

I want to do something to do with history, too. Anyone done this?

http://m.yelp.com/biz/french-quarter-walking-tour-by-national-park-service-new-orleans

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #2268 on:** August 13, 2013, 10:48:43 PM »

Yes, that's cool. Also, they have grave, ghost, and swamp tours. May I suggest the grave tours. It's pretty cool. Everything is above ground.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #2269 on:** August 13, 2013, 10:52:20 PM »

You can also do a riverboat ride right off the river dock in the French quarter. They do southern comfort food and tell you the history of all the ports.

Phil Titola · « **Reply #2270 on:** August 13, 2013, 11:06:13 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

Acme Oyster House
NOLA for the one "nice" meal
Pizza on corner for the rest

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #2271 on:** August 13, 2013, 11:34:56 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 10:42:10 PM

we were going to but a kstate baseball game got in the way I think. saw them walking. seemed cool.

steve dave · « **Reply #2272 on:** August 14, 2013, 06:02:10 AM »

WWII museum

steve dave · « **Reply #2273 on:** August 14, 2013, 10:52:07 AM »

Booked 2 nights at Aria for the weekend of the OSU football game for $150 a night all in. I'm going to wait to see if I get targetted for a better room/rate when they match Hyatt status on the 20th but thought I'd go ahead and get it reserved.

Daddy Claxton · « **Reply #2274 on:** August 14, 2013, 01:22:09 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

Friday lunch at Gallatoire's is fun if you can get there by 11 to get your name on the list for a table downstairs and then get a seat at the bar while you wait.

May not be for you or the group you're with, but a hair cut and shave while sipping irish whiskey at Aiden Gill can be a nice way to spend an afternoon.

Co-sign on Cochon. The food is great and GQ says their sazerac is one of the best cocktails in the U.S. That's a stretch, but it's worth trying imo.