A Taste Of.....New Orleans

Did I say New Orleans?  Did I say good times?  New Orleans is a great city, with something to offer everyone, food, culture, jazz, ALCOHOL, drinking, boat rides, casinos, and of course, Mardi Gras.  This was my first trip post Hurricane Katrina, and I must say the French Quarter and Bourbon St have made a remarkable recovery.  

During this trip, I spent the majority of my time in the French Quarter, lots of walking and sightseeing.  The cuisine in New Orleans is rich and abundant, with southern dishes and seafood.  N.O. is known for gumbo, shrimp etoufee, jumbalya, oysters, alligator, beignets, bread pudding, and so much more. I spent time at Deenie's, Red Fish Grill, and Felix's, all on or around Bourbon Street.  The most amazing BBQ shrimp from Deenie's, with fresh baked French bread.  They give large plates, so you must go hungry.    Red Fish Grill, was amazing as well, fried shrimp, gumbo, and BBQ oysters with blue cheese.  Felix, is a local hangout, excellent food, tons of oysters at a great price.  And last, but not least, beignets (fresh fried donuts with powdered sugar) from Cafe du Monde....to die for.  Also found a small treasure called Loretta's, with sweet potato pies and pralines, one of the best sweet potato pies I've ever had.  I ate way too much, but this trip was undeniably a great time, it's a great city, and I will go back soon.

Here's a glimpse of the sights and sounds of New Orleans....