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Welcome to our New Orleans Bed and Breakfast Blog. Our goal in these pages is to pass along what is happening in the tourism scene in New Orleans. In these posts, we will cover upcoming events and festivals, talk about hot new restaurants and unique venues and perhaps add in a few details about the [...]
Who says the Big Easy is all about partying the night away? Not us. Although the occasional local bar crawl makes for a raucous night on the town, New Orleans has plenty of options for family activities if you are looking for some “PG” fun for your crew.
July 6, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
In New Orleans, Loretta’s, one of the better makers of pralines, has pecan, coconut, chocolate, and rum flavors of pralines. At Aunt Sally’s in the French Market, her original product has a beautiful vanilla note and creamy texture. One can watch the manufacturing process in the window, or go in and take in the aroma.
June 27, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Everything that Paul Prudhomme touches turns delicious, or so it seems. The man who launched a million smiles with his spicy gumbo and other Cajun fare is a NOLA original, a longtime innovator on the restaurant scene.
June 26, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
The owner and chef of Jacques-Imo’s Café greets a table donning a white chef’s jacket, shorts and a pair of Birkenstock clogs. It’s not a costume, just another day at the ever- Eclectic Cajun/Creole cuisine eatery in Uptown New Orleans.
June 9, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Next weekend, throw caution to the wind! It’s a festival devoted to oysters, and things will get good and messy! Build up an appetite and get ready for some saucy, spicy and just plain raw fun in the French Quarter!
May 30, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Nestled in New Orleans’ Magazine District in a converted cottage is the inconspicuous Bistro Daisy. Don’t be fooled, inside these doors is a foodie’s paradise; make a reservation and devour contemporary American fare served with “ma and pa” hospitality.
May 23, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Pushing through a tough economy and one heck of a hurricane, the Big Easy proves it can still show travelers a good time. Even with Hurricane Katrina reconstruction in full swing in some parts of NOLA, it was recently named the top nightlife spot in the world by TripAdvisor.
May 14, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
The BP oil spill has a lot of people up in arms, especially the residents of New Orleans. And with good reason. According to reports, the spill hit shoreline early last Friday morning.
May 7, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Everyone who comes to the Crescent City comes for the food. Yes, they are here on convention, or to visit a University or on business, a honeymoon or vacation, but its the food that they really want. The problem is that there are so many places that are so good.
April 29, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued
Not even the locals who have eaten at all the best spots and can associate any Po-boy in town with its originator, always know the fundamental differences between Cajun and Creole cooking.
April 22, 2010 | Joe Rabhan | 0 comments | Continued