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2006 NOLA

A June 2006 trip to New Orleans by jessakita33

Post-Katrina NOLA.

  • 6 reviews

Crowne Plaza Hotel AstorBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

This hotel was on a list of work approved hotels, and it was great. The place is very clean and everyone was incredibly nice. Dicky Brennan's restaurant is in the hotel, and he came over to greet us and thank us for coming to NOLA.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by jessakita33 on August 4, 2006

Crowne Plaza Hotel Astor
739 Canal St. at Bourbon St. New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 962-0500

Palace CafeBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "The Palace Cafe"

The food here was SO good. Everyone must try the crab cheesecake. It is so good we bought The Palace Cafe cookbook so we could make this at home. All of the food was delicious and service was excellent. I highly recommend eating here at least once.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by jessakita33 on August 4, 2006

Palace Cafe
605 Canal St New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 523-1661

Emeril'sBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

The food here was excellent, the service fantastic. I had the striped bass, which was served on a bed of oysters. It was excellent. It's in an open room with tables close together but enough room to move in and out of. There are hardwood floors. Watch out, ladies, if you wear heals. There were small groups and couples, but we also eat fairly early, around 6:30pm.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by jessakita33 on August 4, 2006

Emeril's
800 Tchoupitoulas St New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 528-9393

John Wehner's Famous DoorBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Nice place with great live music. The doormen are very nice and helpful. We kept going back to hear the band. I can't remember their name, but they played some great old-time rock'n'roll.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by jessakita33 on August 4, 2006

John Wehner's Famous Door
339 Bourbon St New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 522-7626

Harrah's New OrleansBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Harrah's Casino"

You could tell they were still working on getting every area fixed from Katrina. The casino floor was open and everyone looked like they were having a good time. I didn't gamble, but I did see all kinds of slots from penny slots to dollar slots. They also have the World Series of Poker area right there on the bottom floor, but it's roped off.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by jessakita33 on August 4, 2006

Harrah's New Orleans
8 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 533-6000

French Quarter NightlifeBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

The nightlife is great on Bourbon Street. If you want a more local flavor, ask one of the bouncers at the Famous Door for a good local bar to hang out if you want some quiet. Bourbon Street is really loud but fun. Everyone is incredibly friendly. I ate at the Arnaud's Oyster Bar, and they were happy to be busy after the year they had. Everyone is very thankful for your business. There are a lot of good live bands. Drinks are little overpriced on Bourbon Street, but it is heavy in tourist traffic.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by jessakita33 on August 4, 2006

French Quarter Nightlife
French Quarter New Orleans, Louisiana

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