Party in New Orleans: 14 days and counting!

April 10, 2008

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Image credit: Jeff Griffins

And, the good times are definitely going to roll. Why? We’ll be headed to one of my favorite cities in the world: New Orleans. If you’ve been there before, you know how relaxing yet utterly thrilling it can be. A contradiction- yeah, but absolutely true. There’s no rush to do anything and almost too many good times to do.

We’re going to attend the Heritage and Jazz Festival, a big two weekend party that regularly happens at the end of April. For some jazzheads like my swubby (that’s sweet hubby), it’s like making a trek to mecca. True music lovers can experience the great and soon-to-be great. Trouble is: I’m not a music lover.

Local Street Food Rules

I love food, though and there’s plenty of that to keep me dazed with culinary delight. Of course, we’ll hit the long standing favorites like Cafe du Monde. You haven’t lived until you’ve washed down a hot sugary beginet with their excellent chicory coffee au lait. Yum! I’m having trouble choosing which type of po’boy, a local sandwich legend, I want. Shrimp and oyster are always excellent. Then, there’s the BBQ. And, the crawfish and crabs. And, I’m gonna have a few dozen oysters. Are you seeing a trend here???? Honestly, I started dieting last month in preparation for the huge pig-out I anticipate.

A Foodies Delight

Normally, I’d have a ‘dining experience’ or two planned for us. You know, a local restaurant that has an national or international reputation. It’s wonderful to look forward to a new fine dining experience but they don’t happen by accident. It takes research and planning, at least for me. There was a funny article in this month’s Food and Wine magazine about a wife who has many of my food-coveting habits.

Initially, I was keen on eating at one of John Besh’s many places: August, La Provence and Besh Steak. If you like food reality TV shows (and I do) you’ll remember him ‘The Next Iron Chef’‘ competition. But he seems a bit overexposed so I thought we’d give Couchon a try. A cajun menu devoted to pig from oink to tail. Pork cheeks and corn bread sounds mighty yummy. Who knows we might still sneak in brunch at Luke, another Besh place, too.

Of course, I’m open to suggestions, people. Remember what your mom said: it’s good to share…

What’s your favorite food or restaurant in New Orleans?

PS. With all this eating, my next question has to be: will we be too full for vacation sex??? More on that later…

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