As we crab-walked down Bourbon Street we were drawn to the Krazy Korner (Bourbon and St. Peter) by the sounds of a blues and zydeco band. I also remember a barker out front waving for us to come in, promising us we would not be disappointed, a promise that held true that night and every …
A historic bar at the quiet end of Bourbon. From the outside Lafitte’s looked like it was the home of the first pig and the wolf just hadn’t blown it down yet. In fact it looks like a good breeze could blow it down. From the inside, it offered the perfect view of Bourbon Street …
The French Quarter, known locally as “The Quarter’ is the oldest and most famous neighborhoods in New Orleans. When the city was founded in 1718, it was centered around the French Quarter, or the Vieux Carré (“Old Square” in French). Boundaries The most common definition of the French Quarter includes all the land stretching along …
History – Starting in 1947, brothers Stephen and Erasmus Loyacano first bravely wheeled their first cart out onto the streets. By 1949, they considered marketing the carts, but reconsidered and turned to franchising or leasing. An advertisement touted the potential for investors: “Cruise the midway. Get around town. You and Lucky Dog follow the crowd.” …
Although the alligators are real and the guide doesn’t carry or shoot a cap gun at an angry hippopotamus, the boat is not on a track and we don’t get to see the ‘backside’ of water as we glide behind the pretend falls…the swamp tours still have a little of the Disneyland “Jungle Cruise” feeling. …
I can’t exactly recall how we came upon the Abbey. I know it started with a load of laundry at Check Point Charlie, along with a few beers at the bar while the clothes washed and spun dry. A great idea – laundromat, bar, food, pool tables and live music – all under the same …
Coop’s is the place for good food and a good jukebox. On second thought, great food and a great jukebox is a more accurate description. Who it was or how it was that we were directed to Coop’s Place as the place for food is forgotten. Coop’s, however, will never be. This was maybe …
Where’d that come from? I knew after ordering the beer that the guy behind the bar was one piece short of a puzzle. Drugs, too many for too long… Just order a beer, don’t confuse him with a mixed drink, and don’t ask him what’s on tap. Just say “a beerâ€, and point to the …