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It has been said that if there is one thing not-to-be-missed in this town - it's the food. Local cuisine is a mouth-watering blend of Cajun, French, Creole and soul food. Oysters, crawdads, gumbo, jambalaya, and po' boy sandwiches are New Orleans famed delights that grace many of the city's menus. Native-recommended restaurants include Cannon's (Garden District), The Grill Room, Michaul's (live music), Café du Monde (chicory coffee and Beignets) and The Red Room (housed in the dismantled top restaurant of the Eiffel Tower in Paris). And of course, experiencing the New Orleans dining scene is not complete without a visit to an Emeril Lagasse restaurant. In the French Quarter, enjoy some authentic "cuisine française" at Dominique's, which has been honored as one of the ten best new restaurants in the country. Now, prepare to top off a long day with an even longer night. As one of only two cities in the country that does not have a closing law for bars, New Orleanians rarely sleep (at least not during the twilight hours)! And as home to the likes of Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino and Pete Fountain, this city is undeniably high on the list of great places to hear live music. It's all here - jazz, funk, blues, reggae, gospel, rock n' roll. Just name your poison. For the best in live music, plan to stop at Shim Sham Club, Howlin Wolf, the House of Blues, and Tipitina's in the French Quarter or Snug Harbor in the Faubourg Marigny district. For laid back atmosphere and casual socializing, Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar (Warehouse District) and Pat O'Brien's (French Quarter) are the wildly popular establishments (rumor has it - Pat O'Brien's sells the most rum of any establishment in the world!). For the clubbing scene, the Cat's Meow (French Quarter) is just what it says. With six full bars and three-for-one happy hour specials, it will keep you purring. Another local favorite is Mulate's, in the Warehouse District. And in New Orleans, when you're ready to leave you can take your drink with you! With its enviable southern location, New Orleans is a uniquely mobile city. Not only is it within minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, but in just a half day residents can drive to some of the country's largest and most-visited cities, including Atlanta, Houston and Tallahassee/Panama City (Fla.). If a road trip isn't for you, alternative transportation - from riverboats to steamboats to paddlewheelers - can show you a whole different side of Louisiana. New Orleans is best described as the home of originals. From moon pies to its "Cities of the Dead" (cemeteries of above-ground tombs that look like melancholy little houses - the city's marshy earth wouldn't allow coffins to sink) - its bon vivant personality and its eccentric spirit make this city a genuine one-of-a-kind. And with its strong will to survive, the post-Katrina New Orleans is looking better and brighter every day, bringing back its fun-loving atmosphere and allure of the land. Are you its next original? For more information on life in New Orleans, go to:
www.rejazzneworleans.com
www.bestofneworleans.com
www.neworleansonline.com
www.relocationcentral.com
www.apartments.com
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