Steve came to stay at the LaLa while we were in Spain – you’d think someone who knows New Orleans’ summers would make no effort to come during July/August but he says he likes the slow pace of summers here and I have to agree – there is something about the city when there are not eight million festivals going on (albeit Satchmo Fest just passed) and hardly any tourists are crowding the French Quarter and the trolley cars. When I asked him how the visit went he listed off all the things they did while here, it sounded like a culinary tour more than anything – ah New Orleans and food – a love affair bar none – this is a good starter list although I might leave off the Le Petite Grocery, and Camelia Grill hasn’t seemed the same since Katrina. Also check out this article from NPR while you’re at it – positive signs that we continue to rise from the muddy waters:
Final list – Napolean House, Galatoire’s, Parkway, Stanley’s, Commanders, Lilette, La Petite Grocery, Herbsaint, Columns, Feelings, Cafe Du Monde, Slim Goody’s, Camellia Grill. Had breakfast with E&D and drinks with L&M. Went to the swamp and saw gators and also toured the Pitot House, drove around some cemeteries, drove out to see the awful things happening to the 9th ward, shopped in the quarter — not much else. Hung out on the porch.
Gator Monet via Jean Lafitte National Park
