Re: Hello Everyone, first time poster and visitor
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:41 pm
Dressed is mayo, lettuce, and tomato. And sometimes pickles. (but you knew that)Duke wrote: And you will want it "dressed (mayo, tomato and pickles)."
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Re: Hello Everyone, first time poster and visitor
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:13 pm
buzd wrote:Dressed is mayo, lettuce, and tomato. And sometimes pickles. (but you knew that)
No onions?
Re: Hello Everyone, first time poster and visitor
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:26 pm
Schuarta wrote:No onions?
No, not in the standard term of "dressed" just what buzd posted.Some people add hot sauce, lemon juice, (2) I can think of at the moment to seafood.
Re: Hello Everyone, first time poster and visitor
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:17 pm
Wonderful responses! Just what we were looking for. Keep them coming!
Duke, I fully agree about the "bread" making the sandwich. Just like the "right crust" for a pizza, or the crispness of a tortilla for a taco shell.
Looking at a map, Magazine st. sure looks to be pretty long. Can you give us an idea how long it would take to walk it? Are some parts of the street better to see than others? (And I would never sent out of towners to Fishermans Warf...unless they really insisted on seeing it.) However, the tour that takes you out to Alcatraz is really great!
FoodoPhyle...you didn't find good Vietnamese in SF??? What is up with that? There are lot's of little shops that specialize in the vietnamese poorboy. We call them BAHN MI .
I like the idea of getting out to see a bit more of the area, but our time is limited, but I'm not ruling it out. I love our National Parks, and I'm sure that to see Lafitte Park would be really nice.
NoNoNanette Gotta check out that Bombay Club. Is is casual, or more ? I love martini's! Gosh, who doesn't? BTW, please don't call SF "Frisco" we all cringe when we hear that! We refer to our beloved city simply "The City".
Who should we be sure to see for entertainment at the various clubs?
Big Al at the Funky Pirate? Kermit Rufins at Vaughns? Whatever/Whoever is at Preservation Hall? This town must certainly have some favorites!
Thanks so much for the suggestions, we are open to more of course. 2 days to go!!! Wooooo-Hoooo!!!
Duke, I fully agree about the "bread" making the sandwich. Just like the "right crust" for a pizza, or the crispness of a tortilla for a taco shell.
Looking at a map, Magazine st. sure looks to be pretty long. Can you give us an idea how long it would take to walk it? Are some parts of the street better to see than others? (And I would never sent out of towners to Fishermans Warf...unless they really insisted on seeing it.) However, the tour that takes you out to Alcatraz is really great!
FoodoPhyle...you didn't find good Vietnamese in SF??? What is up with that? There are lot's of little shops that specialize in the vietnamese poorboy. We call them BAHN MI .
I like the idea of getting out to see a bit more of the area, but our time is limited, but I'm not ruling it out. I love our National Parks, and I'm sure that to see Lafitte Park would be really nice.
NoNoNanette Gotta check out that Bombay Club. Is is casual, or more ? I love martini's! Gosh, who doesn't? BTW, please don't call SF "Frisco" we all cringe when we hear that! We refer to our beloved city simply "The City".
Who should we be sure to see for entertainment at the various clubs?
Big Al at the Funky Pirate? Kermit Rufins at Vaughns? Whatever/Whoever is at Preservation Hall? This town must certainly have some favorites!
Thanks so much for the suggestions, we are open to more of course. 2 days to go!!! Wooooo-Hoooo!!!
Re: Hello Everyone, first time poster and visitor
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:57 pm
Magazine St. is about six miles long, from downtown to Audubon Park. There are gaps in the commercial areas, as it can go from five blocks commercial to five blocks residential, etc. The eight or so blocks or so from the WWII Museum to the start of the Uptown commercial area (at about Felicity) can look a bit scary, but it's entirely safe enough during the day. In general, the farther Uptown you go, the more upscale things become. But this is not always true, since there are some very high-end art and antique places in the 1800-2100 blocks.
I agree about "dressed" being with lettuce. Sorry, but I was too focused on the tomato.
New Orleans, like New York, is a city of neighborhoods. Each has its different flavor and there is no "best." It's possible (and ideally advisable) to spend three days on Magazine St. alone. The same can be said for other sections of town. All the more reason to come back and see us repeatedly -- at different times of the year.
For instance, this week's cooler weather has brought a remarkable uptick in attitude and confidence, despite the bad economic news. More of us are out and doing things. It's nice.
I agree about "dressed" being with lettuce. Sorry, but I was too focused on the tomato.
New Orleans, like New York, is a city of neighborhoods. Each has its different flavor and there is no "best." It's possible (and ideally advisable) to spend three days on Magazine St. alone. The same can be said for other sections of town. All the more reason to come back and see us repeatedly -- at different times of the year.
For instance, this week's cooler weather has brought a remarkable uptick in attitude and confidence, despite the bad economic news. More of us are out and doing things. It's nice.
Re: Hello Everyone, first time poster and visitor
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:30 pm
If I were staying in town this weekend I'd join Duke at Tip's Saturday night for Sonny Landreth's CD release party. He's an increadible guitar player, even touted by the likes of Clapton. If you are up for staying out a little late, Tip's Saturday night would be awesome and I'm sure the Purple Van (Que Crawl) will be out there for some late night eats. Now that would be having a purely local night out.
I'd of course follow that Sunday morning with breakfast at J'Anita's but I always have my Sunday breakfast there
Bombay is fun, there should be music (piano) there too. It's not very dressy but nice. Most of the time the food is excellent there. I too like Broussards, pretty much across the street, but I'm always the youngest on there...they have a great courtyard and bar as well.
Have a great time and enjoy our great city. I can't wait to hear about it!
I'd of course follow that Sunday morning with breakfast at J'Anita's but I always have my Sunday breakfast there
Bombay is fun, there should be music (piano) there too. It's not very dressy but nice. Most of the time the food is excellent there. I too like Broussards, pretty much across the street, but I'm always the youngest on there...they have a great courtyard and bar as well.
Have a great time and enjoy our great city. I can't wait to hear about it!
Re: Hello Everyone, first time poster and visitor
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:59 am
Be sure and ride the street car out to City Park and make a quick visit to the N.O. Museum of Art.
If you are on the mood for a little walk from there, go down Esplanade a three or four blocks and eat at Cafe Degas. This would be especially nice if the weather is a little cooler as they have a nice patio for dining.
For one of your nicer dinners, think about going to the Pelican Club.
Take the Canal St. ferry across the Miss. river to Algiers. In addition to getting to the see hood across the river, it will provide you with a nice view of the city from the river.
If you are on the mood for a little walk from there, go down Esplanade a three or four blocks and eat at Cafe Degas. This would be especially nice if the weather is a little cooler as they have a nice patio for dining.
For one of your nicer dinners, think about going to the Pelican Club.
Take the Canal St. ferry across the Miss. river to Algiers. In addition to getting to the see hood across the river, it will provide you with a nice view of the city from the river.
Re: Hello Everyone, first time poster and visitor
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:09 am
Reno... this might sound weird... but if they're walking down Esplanade to Café Degas, I think they should walk through the cemetery first. It's beautifully preserved, and an oddity to folks from out of town. I generally take visitors there, or on the tours they used to have preK at Lakelawn/Metairie Cemetery.
Re: Hello Everyone, first time poster and visitor
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:55 am
Welcome RenoRed...I guess you're here by now. Sorry I couldn't chime in sooner... I was in San Francisco for the weekend.
I know you didn't ask about breakfast but since I just had the absolute best breakfast I've ever eaten in my life in YOUR city, it's stuck in my mind. Dottie's True Blue Cafe....WOW! The closest I can think of is Elizabeth's. Check it out if you get the chance.
Other notables (IMO) in the Quarter that you might want to consider: Irene's, GW Fins, The Rib Room, The Bistro at the Maison de Ville, Stella!, and Central Grocery to pick up a muffelatta.
The Warehouse District is in walking distance for you and has lots of nice options as well. August, Emeril's, Rio Mar, Tommy's, Cochon.....and my absolute favorite: LaBoca (Argentinian Steak house)
If you decide to ride the ferry over the Mississippi River, you can visit Mardi Gras world(where the floats are built) and get a po-boy at the Dry Dock.
Have a great time!
I know you didn't ask about breakfast but since I just had the absolute best breakfast I've ever eaten in my life in YOUR city, it's stuck in my mind. Dottie's True Blue Cafe....WOW! The closest I can think of is Elizabeth's. Check it out if you get the chance.
Other notables (IMO) in the Quarter that you might want to consider: Irene's, GW Fins, The Rib Room, The Bistro at the Maison de Ville, Stella!, and Central Grocery to pick up a muffelatta.
The Warehouse District is in walking distance for you and has lots of nice options as well. August, Emeril's, Rio Mar, Tommy's, Cochon.....and my absolute favorite: LaBoca (Argentinian Steak house)
If you decide to ride the ferry over the Mississippi River, you can visit Mardi Gras world(where the floats are built) and get a po-boy at the Dry Dock.
Have a great time!