17 Questions About New Orleans- Episode #138

17 Questions About New Orleans

Today’s episode is a Q&A show where I answer 17 questions from listeners like you!

As always, today’s questions cover a wide range of topics like, “Which end of Canal St is the foot?”

“As things return towards normal, has there been one “aha” moment or experience this year where you felt that New Orleans joy?”


Timestamps

5:06 Now that live music seems to be back, at least somewhat, is there a performer or a group that you can’t wait to see perform live again

8:06 Can you talk about the various cooking schools?

12:21 What are your favorite “tourist” things to do in the city

16:16 How do the locals feel about the inevitable influx of tourism returning during what still is considered a global pandemic?

21:36 When we travel to New Orleans, it’s usually just my husband and me. We will be coming later this year with our son who will be 3. No car. If you could answer any questions about getting around the city, where to go or not go, that would be great! Big question, could we do Brennan’s for breakfast?

23:56 I’d love to hear some thoughts on traveling with a toddler (specifically a 3 year old). Do you think we could get away with going to Brennan’s for brunch? Are there restaurants that are not kid friendly? We definitely wouldn’t try to go to a fancy dinner with him.

30:30 What is your favorite time of year in New Orleans?

32:16 What are some the best off the beaten path Restaurants..coffee places..bars/dive bars and etc that have the best t-shirts.

37:16 We are walkers and love roaming neighborhoods in Nola. What are some of your favorite streets or neighborhoods that make you happy and inspire you.

41:56 I am interested in hearing from Liz Wood about the NOLA real estate market after Covid-19.

46:16 I understand the issue with Airbnb but in cases where it simply makes more sense for someone to utilize that instead of a hotel is there a way to ensure you rent from a local ?

48:26 I like free outdoor spaces like The Singing Oak at City Park. Any hidden gems like that you’d recommend?

51:06 Thinking ahead to retirement, if you were thinking of retiring and moving to New Orleans, is it more cost effective to rent an apartment or purchase a home? What neighborhoods are best for retirees, age 55-60?

54:41 Jazz Fest is scheduled to take place the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October. Do you think I should come (pre-COVID I’d been to 20 consecutive Fests) or just wait for them to be back to their regular time of year in 2022?

57:36 How is your book coming along?

58:46 What are the busking laws (if any) in New Orleans?

59:36 Mark, I’d like to know if there’s a “thing” in some other city or part of the country that you wish were a thing in New Orleans.

1:03:36 What are the rules/customs regarding King Cake outside of the pre-Lenten season?

1:07:06 What would be your thoughts on 72 hours in the city. What’s your must do as a visitor with only 72 hours in town?

4:12 I know the city needs the festivals to come back, Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, etc, and the musicians certainly need it, but how comfortable are residents with events coming back full swing?

6:45 Which end of Canal St is the foot? And why?

I got massively confused when hearing Paul Sanchez’ story about writing Foot of Canal Street with Mr. Boutte, and then realized that I had got the foot at the wrong end!

Paul Sanchez on Beyond Bourbon Street
HBO Series Tremé on Beyond Bourbon Street

9:22 Do you know if there is a bakery where we can buy the muffuletta bread?

10:07 What are some good black-owned restaurants?

13:01 Are there any hidden gems or hole in the wall spots in the warehouse district or CBD?

14:40 In Stagger Lee by Archibald there’s a line which says, “when all the ladies heard that Stagger Lee was dead, some come dressed in orange colours and some come dressed in red”. Why orange? Why red? Is this some tradition or show of respect (or disrespect)?

15:35 How do I get a Beyond Bourbon Street Sticker?

16:30 would love to learn more about Airlift/Music Box Village. Also, Frank Relle the photographer would be cool to hear from and his process and where he goes.

18:43 As things return towards normal, has there been one “aha” moment or experience this year where you felt that “New Orleans joy?”

20:35 I’d like to hear about independent hotels and B and B’s – what sets them apart?

26:20 Has Richard Campanella (or you) done a deep dive on the history (geographical) of Congo Square?

Mardi Gras Indians Episode
New Orleans, The Founding Era
Music Madness, Part I

28:10 Can you talk a bit about the Running of the bulls?

29:55 Is it sometimes annoying seeing tourist everywhere ?

31:40 Tell us how your daughter wound up as a docent at the Herman-Grimma house.

33:30 Any advice for first time attendees of French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest?

Jazz Fest Survival Guide
French Quarter Festival Guide

35:30 Going to be there in August with my daughters. I know you are planning on doing an episode on New Orleans in The summertime ..

1:07:06 What would be your thoughts on 72 hours in the city. What’s your must do as a visitor with only 72 hours in town?


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