A little bit here, a little bit there...

Because we will only be in New Orleans for such a short period of time, our first night I would like to wander around stopping at some reståurant bars for a drink and an appetizer. Many small bites and lots of drinks!! I know who is famous for good oysters, any other ideas??? ie. Stop here..... for a cup of gumbo and a microbrew, or have desserts at Brennans.

Any ideas would be great!!

Thanks,

barb

A little bit here, a little bit there...

Desire for oysters

Yo Mama%26#39;s for gumbo and a drink

Click my name for other past suggestions

A little bit here, a little bit there...

Before retiring to your hotel, a good place for a nightcap is the Alpine restaurant where they have a tasty Spanish coffee. The waiter there makes it fun - I think his name is John - he makes quite a production of it, with fire and everything. The Alpine is on the corner of Chartres and Wilkinson - about a half block off of Jackson Square.

I would disagree with the Alpine suggestion. It ranks as the single worst meal I have EVER had in New Orleans. And that%26#39;s a lot of meals in my 20+ years here.

toottimeterry, thanks for the Yo Mama%26#39;s recommendation. That%26#39;s one I wasn%26#39;t aware of, but it%26#39;s on my list now.

Thanks for all the ideas. I think we will end the night at Brennans for bananas foster. Can you just go into a bar area and order desssert? Also, is Drago%26#39;s close to Bourbon St?

Thanks,

Barb

Barb, Drago%26#39;s is in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans, which is about 20-30 minutes from the FQ/CBD by taxi.

Oops......I just remembered that Drago%26#39;s has a new location at the Hilton.

Rodin, according to my map, the Hilton is heading away from the French Quarter, correct?

barb

That%26#39;s correct, Barb. It%26#39;s just a couple of blocks upriver from the French Quarter, and it%26#39;s not a bad walk if you%26#39;re already on the river side of the Quarter.

You can also take the streecar along the river and get off at the Hilton.