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  • I've already saved a ton of my friends from staying or going somewhere they shouldn't when they are here for the National Championship Game. I am from New Orleans and have lived here most of my life. So, If you have any specific questions about where to stay or go (restaurants, bars, music), post it here and I'll answer it.

    I will say this. General Rule of thumb about where to stay:

    I would recommend that you not stay on the Westbank. If everything in the city (french Quarter, Uptown, Downtown) start working your way west on I-10 towards Metairie, Kenner (be careful here), towards the Airport (anywhere on Veterans is OK). The places in Elmwood around the shopping are fine, but STAY OFF OF AIRLINE HWY (they rent those by the hour- if ya know what I mean?!)

    Hope this helps. Post any questions here and I'll answer them....Roll Tide!

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    justlike92

  • Bamafive-o wants to know where to find the highest quality male prostitutes at an affordable rate.

    TIA

    This post was edited by bol1484395 on 12/10/2011 at 7:40 AM

    Douché!

    bol1484395

  • I'm staying at the Best Western on Magazine street. Is it safe to walk to the Quarter there? Its just four women so a little concerned about that. Also is it conceivable to walk to the stadium from there?

    hmbama93

  • Sasquatch said...

    Bamafive-o wants to know where to find the highest quality male prostitutes at an affordable rate.

    TIA

    Sounds like Airline hwy is the answer to this.

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    Bamaskins

  • hmbama93 said...

    I'm staying at the Best Western on Magazine street. Is it safe to walk to the Quarter there? Its just four women so a little concerned about that. Also is it conceivable to walk to the stadium from there?

    You couldn't be staying in a better spot. You are right in the middle of everything. You can definitely walk to the game. That BW is right off Canal. There are always a ton of people around there. As long as y'all stick together you will be fine. It can get a little sketchy on Canal late night, but there will be so many people in town that it will be fine. That is a great place to stay....right by Harrah's and the French Quarter. Walk time:10 Mins to the Dome and 5 to quarter.

    This post was edited by justlike92 on 12/10/2011 at 7:53 AM

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    justlike92

  • Does Louisiana honor Alabama 's pistol permits?

    ROLL TIDE!

    rollingtide2004

  • Thanks so much! I haven't been to New Orleans since 1992 so I was a little worried. We have reservations at The Court of Two Sisters for their jazz brunch on game day. So excited!

    hmbama93

  • Im staying at the Marriott on Canal and looking at it on google maps it looks as if it's a good location too along with the BW, especially if u say so as well! Walking distance wise (at night) whats the best option for a good steak. I see that a Shula's Steakhouse is across the street from me...it's a chain tho, and I'd hate to jinx us by eating there ;). Thoughts? Tia

    ShellCracker

  • hmbama93 said...

    Thanks so much! I haven't been to New Orleans since 1992 so I was a little worried. We have reservations at The Court of Two Sisters for their jazz brunch on game day. So excited!

    Two Sisters brunch is always fun! SO MUCH FOOD TO CHOOSE FROM!!!

    Oh wow...it has been quite awhile for you.....You'll be pleasantly surprised ....NOLA is SOOO much better than it used to be!!!!

    Y'all really are in a perfect location....ROLL TIDE!rolltideroll

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    justlike92

  • ShellCracker said...

    Im staying at the Marriott on Canal and looking at it on google maps it looks as if it's a good location too along with the BW, especially if u say so as well! Walking distance wise (at night) whats the best option for a good steak. I see that a Shula's Steakhouse is across the street from me...it's a chain tho, and I'd hate to jinx us by eating there ;). Thoughts? Tia

    Shula's is terrible....stay away!!!

    The absolute BEST steak in New Orleans and honestly the BEST steakhouse in the World is:

    MR. JOHN'S STEAKHOUSE.
    2111 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130
    (504) 679-7697

    It's on St. Charles as you head uptown - about .5 mile from Lee Circle. It's a $5-7 cab ride from the hotel, or you can take the street car. It's really close to where you are but not worth walking. If you can go there do it...you'll be thrilled. Everything on the menu is amazing. Best Filet and Porterhouse or Ribeye anywhere (personally I recommend the Filet) - the Spinach Salad is ridiculous and they usually have some sort of special like a Soft Shell Crap appetizer that will blow your mind.

    If for some reason you can't get a table....which is possible...go to Ruth Chris right by Harrah's....it's the 2nd best steakhouse.

    This post was edited by justlike92 on 12/10/2011 at 8:36 AM

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  • Thanks man. Will call and try to make a reservation later on. Appreciate the info. One more thing, I need to be put on a really loose slot machine...

    ShellCracker

  • rollingtide2004 said...

    Does Louisiana honor Alabama 's pistol permits?

    I believe they are one of the several that do. If you don't have the literature they send you when you renew just look it up on the sherrifs office website. I took my pistol to NO for the 08 Sugar Bowl if that tells you anything.

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  • rollingtide2004 said...

    Does Louisiana honor Alabama 's pistol permits?

    Yes they do. Just remember, if you plan on consuming alcohol, your ccw is meaningless.

    manley0702

  • ShellCracker said...

    Thanks man. Will call and try to make a reservation later on. Appreciate the info. One more thing, I need to be put on a really loose slot machine...

    Don't we all!!!

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    justlike92

  • justlike92 said...

    I've already saved a ton of my friends from staying or going somewhere they shouldn't when they are here for the National Championship Game. I am from New Orleans and have lived here most of my life. So, If you have any specific questions about where to stay or go (restaurants, bars, music), post it here and I'll answer it.

    I will say this. General Rule of thumb about where to stay:

    I would recommend that you not stay on the Westbank. If everything in the city (french Quarter, Uptown, Downtown) start working your way west on I-10 towards Metairie, Kenner (be careful here), towards the Airport (anywhere on Veterans is OK). The places in Elmwood around the shopping are fine, but STAY OFF OF AIRLINE HWY (they rent those by the hour- if ya know what I mean?!)

    Hope this helps. Post any questions here and I'll answer them....Roll Tide!

    We are staying at Ashton's bed and breakfast on Esplanade. Is it within walking distance to the quarter and is it a safe walk?

    Harrison147

  • JL,,,,what happened to Petunia's ??

    gd102561 ●

  • gd102561 said...

    JL,,,,what happened to Petunia's ??

    Wtf?

    Douché!

    bol1484395

  • We are renting a house near the intersection of Earhart Blvd and S Carrolton Ave, Pritchard Place is the street name I believe. On google maps it shows Lincoln Park is a few blocks away. What kind of area are we looking at? Thanks in advance

    This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by BamaCharles24 on 12/10/2011 at 9:20 AM

    BamaCharles24

  • Staying at the Hotel St. Marie. Never been there. Good location?

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    CR Tider

  • manley0702 said...

    Yes they do. Just remember, if you plan on consuming alcohol, your ccw is meaningless.

    No, I checked with Bama-Five-0 and he wrote me a special permit to carry mine while intoxicated.

    ROLL TIDE!

    rollingtide2004

  • Help me out, justlike92.

    I was in NOLA with some locals, pre-Katrina. They took us to a what I would call a corner neighborhood pub/restaurant. The fare pretty common, but delicious (i.e gumbo, po-boys, muffalettas). The big draw was ice-cold beer served in frozen goblets that went down so quick it barely touched the sides. Would love to go back, but can't remember the name.

    If it helps, the restaurant was off Canal about 1-2 miles away from the Quarter. We turned right off Canal to get to there.

    Hope that's enough info and thanks.

    lake watcher

  • Harrison147 said...

    We are staying at Ashton's bed and breakfast on Esplanade. Is it within walking distance to the quarter and is it a safe walk?

    I would definitely not walk around there at night. During the day as a group you are fine to walk up Esplanade towards the river. It's about a 15-20 min walk to the quarter. At night definitely Cab it to and from the B&B and you'll be fine. Just be careful in that area of Esplanade, once you are closer to the quarter you'll be fine.

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    justlike92

  • lake watcher said...

    Help me out, justlike92.

    I was in NOLA with some locals, pre-Katrina. They took us to a what I would call a corner neighborhood pub/restaurant. The fare pretty common, but delicious (i.e gumbo, po-boys, muffalettas). The big draw was ice-cold beer served in frozen goblets that went down so quick it barely touched the sides. Would love to go back, but can't remember the name.

    If it helps, the restaurant was off Canal about 1-2 miles away from the Quarter. We turned right off Canal to get to there.

    Hope that's enough info and thanks.

    Sounds like Mother's - It's one of the most famous Po-Boy places in NOLA and they have gumbo crawfish bisque, shrimp creole, jambalaya ...all the good NOLA food. It's legendary but there is always a line. Mother's is on Poydres which is the big street that runs parallel to Canal (lots of people get them confused.) I hope this is what you are talking about....it sound like it. If it's not and you haven't been before I would definitely recommend it - they have an amazing breakfast as well!

    Mother's
    401 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130-3207
    (504) 523-9656

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    justlike92

  • gd102561 said...

    JL,,,,what happened to Petunia's ??

    CLOSED...sorry!

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    justlike92

  • BamaCharles24 said...

    We are renting a house near the intersection of Earhart Blvd and S Carrolton Ave, Pritchard Place is the street name I believe. On google maps it shows Lincoln Park is a few blocks away. What kind of area are we looking at? Thanks in advance

    CAN BE VERY SKETCHY....give me more details ..... just around there is one of the worst areas in NOLA!!

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    justlike92

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