Category Archives: Travel

Cafe Sbisa -1011 Decatur St., N.O. LA – French Quarter Q-tips say: Outstanding food/drinks/& superb service by Anjelique. Definitely a 5 star restaurant. Great ambiance- great live music which was not so loud that you can’t have a conversation. Mrs. … Continue reading →

KINGFISH –    337 Chartres St., NOLA – Kingfish is an upscale casual restaurant and cocktail bar in New Orleans’ French Quarter that tips its hat to the Huey P. Long Era. The menu embodies new Louisiana cuisine, which creates a … Continue reading →

Lafitte’s Blacksmith Bar – 941 Bourbon St.,New Orleans, LA –French Quarter – Jean Lafitte was a French pirate and privateer in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century. He and his elder brother, Pierre, spelled their last name … Continue reading →

New Orleans Jazz State Museum –  400 Esplanade Ave.,New Orleans, LA 70116, French Quarter – The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates jazz in the city where it was born. Housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint, strategically located at the … Continue reading →

Landry’s Seafood House – 620 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA French Quarter Lovely upscale restaurant. The two youngsters (our daughter in law & son) were at their “cooking class” and the Mr. & I were off to Landry’s. I and … Continue reading →

Frenchman Orleans @ 519 – 519 Frenchman St.,New Orleans, LA Marigny Lovely place where we stayed. Pretty/clean/spacious and fully equipped kitchen should you decide to eat in.  Breakfast was usually our eat in meal.  Also our “after dinner” wine was … Continue reading →

The Maison Mixology Class -508 Frenchmen St.,New Orleans, LA Marigny Fortunately/or Unfortunately for us, this bar was directly across from our hotel. The Maison is just what you expect in NOLA. Loud music, dancing, drinking, eating & learning to mix … Continue reading →

Steamboat Natchez Paddle Boat River Cruise -Toulouse St & Mississippi River., New Orleans, LA 70130-  French Quarter                       Mr. Q was so happy to do this. Fun day. Live Jazz music. Cocktails in the air conditioned seating area while enjoying … Continue reading →

J’s Seafood Dock –  1100 N Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70116 – Only restaurant in French Market that has display sample of food in front. Shared the Oysters & a couple of drinks.  Can be pricey. Tables located all … Continue reading →

CAFE DU MONDE –    800 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116 Q-tips say: A MUST DO!  Mrs. Q says: Go and have the delicious beignets  – they are to die for.  If you go in the morning the crowds are … Continue reading →