So are there any set plans yet for the September 19th weekend in New Orleans? I have a plane ticket (yay!) and a place to stay (my parents!). There's a Saints game that weekend -- are the localistas planning to watch that?
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Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Dana - Aug 14, 2015 10:08:31 am PDT #11264 of 12685
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JZ - Aug 14, 2015 12:13:46 pm PDT #11265 of 12685
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23rd maybe? Tentative yes?
Lee - Aug 14, 2015 1:01:13 pm PDT #11266 of 12685
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Cool. I will (try to remember to) check in with people in the middle of next week and get a head count.
beth b - Aug 14, 2015 8:03:46 pm PDT #11267 of 12685
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Matt and I are leaning towars yes on the 23rd
Jesse - Aug 15, 2015 9:12:56 am PDT #11268 of 12685
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So are there any set plans yet for the September 19th weekend in New Orleans?
Not especially, that I know about. My basic plan: Go to New Orleans. See stuff. Eat and drink stuff. Recommendations welcome!
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 15, 2015 10:33:00 am PDT #11269 of 12685
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You can't go wrong with eating at either Commander's Palace or the Court of Two Sisters.
amyth - Aug 15, 2015 11:08:48 am PDT #11270 of 12685
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So are there any set plans yet for the September 19th weekend in New Orleans?
I am planning to come, but I haven't bought my plane ticket yet! So, my plan is to be there, that's it.
I need to get through my busiest weekend of the year at work (right now) and then I will have other thoughts.
javachik - Aug 15, 2015 1:51:14 pm PDT #11271 of 12685
Our wings are not tired.
I am leaning yes on the 23rd, too! I'll likely be taking the ferry over.
Nora Deirdre - Aug 15, 2015 7:47:27 pm PDT #11272 of 12685
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You can't go wrong with eating at either Commander's Palace or the Court of Two Sisters.
I agree on CP, CoTS has developed into somewhat of a tourist trap.
Here is a quick and dirty list, which I will likely expand upon in the future, because it's how I roll:
FQ:
Food:
Sylvain, Angeline, Brennan's, Galatoire's (if you want old school Creole done right) Killer Poboys at the Erin Rose, Meauxbar
Booze:
Carousel Bar at the Monteleone, French 75 Bar at Arnaud's, Black Penny, Bar Tonique
Both:
(though most of the food places listed above have great drinks) Latitude 29, Cane & Table
CBD/Warehouse District
Food:
Domenica, Compere Lapin, Cochon Butcher, Willa Mae, Balise
Booze:
Victory, Sazerac Bar, Loa
Garden District/LGD ish area:
Food:
Coquette, Achafalaya (for brunch) Commanders Palace, Mais Arepas, Emeril's Delmonico, Shaya, La Petite Grocery, Primitivo, Lily's
Booze:
Avenue Pub, Courtyard Brewery, Barrel Proof, NOLA Brewing
There's more stuff further Uptown and Mid City, and I know I've forgotten a bunch of stuff, but will add as I think of it.
I think there should be a 25 cent martini lunch at Commanders Palace (not available during the weekends).
Non food/drink stuff to do: City Park, NOMA, Ogden Museum, WWII Museum (warning: depressing), Audubon Park/Zoo, carriage ride (let me know if you want me to arrange something with my friend who does them), and, um, other stuff I am sure. Mardi Gras World?
It'll still be pretty brutally hot, so wandering around should be planned with plenty of indoor breaks and shade in mind.
smonster - Aug 16, 2015 3:57:27 am PDT #11273 of 12685
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Hi! I have not made any plans beyond "have party on Saturday," because that is how I roll. I will be off Friday - Sunday. I definitely encourage people to make their own plans because cruise director is not a thing I can do. That said, it would be cool to do a Buffista dinner, maybe Friday? Dana, I'm sure there will be opportunities for watching Saints. If nothing else, we can watch at my place or the corner bar.