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Home » Mom Life » 48 Hours in New Orleans

48 Hours in New Orleans

Apr 16, 2018 2 Comments

I had hoped to start this post with a southern greeting that New Orleans locals use, but after spending 48 hours in the Big Easy, I couldn’t come up with anything other than, “hi ya’ll!” And that’s stretching it! Today I’m taking a break from easy weeknight meals and toddler tantrums to talk to you about a special trip I was able to take with Ted last week: a trip to NEW ORLEANS, LA [NOLA].

There always seems to be a festival or show happening in NOLA, and we just so happened to be visiting during the French Quarter music festival.
When in Rome. Or New Orleans. Music is here, there, and everywhere!

While the majority of Ted’s work is in Metro Detroit, he travels 1-2 times a quarter for conferences, meetings, etc. When he told me a few months ago that NOLA was on his radar, I just knew I had to move mountains to take this trip with him. Not only have I always wanted to visit NOLA for the culture and food, the city has always had a special place in my heart as it’s the city my parents were visiting when they got THE CALL that I was to be their daughter [read more about my adoption story here].

READ ON to learn more about this deliciousness between two slices of bread. Pictured: Muffuletta #2.

A big thanks to Nana and Grandpa and additional babysitters who made this trip possible. It certainly takes a village to get some quality time with my hubby. Funny how even ONE night away can re-energize our relationship and our mindset as parents.

You better believe we missed our buddies. But there’s truth to the saying that distance makes the heart grow fonder!

Day 1 of travel started with an early flight from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA. Once we landed, we checked into our hotel and hit the ground running to eat and sightsee. We stayed at The Ace Hotel which is located in the warehouse district, about a mile walk from the French Quarter and a quick cab ride to the Garden District [the two main tourist areas in NOLA]. We had lunch at Butcher, a hipster-esc deli with DELICIOUS sandwiches [muffuletta number 1 for me]. After lunch, we walked to the French Quarter, which included stops at Pat O’Brien’s so we could try a famous Hurricane drink, as well as Café Beignet for, you guessed it, beignets!

Muffuletta #1 from Butcher. LOVED that it was warm and toasted!
Ted’s sammy from Butcher, with pork belly and cucumbers. He LOVED it!
Note to self: Do NOT wear black when eating a beignet. Notice I wasn’t photographed after enjoying one.
Ted sipping on his hurricane from Pat O’ Brien’s!

Dinner our first night was at Compere Lapin, a new age creole restaurant with a bunny drink Ted is STILL talking about. Champagne and jalapeno tequila anyone?! This was by far our favorite dining experience, alongside the dive shops for my muffaletta and po’ boys.

Ted sipping on the bunny drink! He enjoyed beverages this trip more than Mom 😉
Better view of ze bunny!
Compere Lapin, a must-eat when in NOLA.
Besides the bunny drink, Ted’s favorite at Compere Lapin was the goat curry.

Thursday [day 2] I was pretty much on my own. After Ted and I finished a cycling class at Tour Cycle Studio, he headed to a conference where he spoke on a panel about mobility, and me? Well, I just continued to walk and eat my way through the city! My favorite stop? Central Grocery for muffuletta number 2!

This is the location of the world’s best muffuletta shown above.
Along with a big sandwich, I enjoyed some local street music on my walk around town.

We came together for dinner neither one of us were really impressed with [I think Ted was still dreaming about that bunny drink], but nonetheless, if you are in the French Quarter and are looking for a classic NOLA dining experience, then give Broussard’s a try. I will say their gumbo was delicious!

Bourbon Street at night. If only I could figure out how to upload a video you’d be amazed at the amount of action and people!

Friday morning began with an Orange Theory Fitness class [we had to burn off those beignets] and a trip to the Garden District [GD]. The GD is known for plantation homes [celebrity sightings!], boutique shops, and unique cemeteries. I was on a mission for a fried shrimp po’ boy and was NOT disappointed when we found one at a dive bar, Parasols. Once we finished lunch we made our way back to the hotel as it was time to check out and make our way to the airport.

Example: Plantation Home in the Garden District.
A little more history for you!
Example: A non-plantation home, but delicious dive bar, Parasols.
Dreaming of you Mr. Sandwich… and all those little fried shrimp too!
You may or may not be a Ted&Katie if your only photo together is while eating!

Let me just say there were about 50 other restaurants we wanted to try but given our time constraints and limited reservations and my somewhat lack of planning, we missed out on a few. Friends and locals also suggested these eats:

Meril – an Emeril Lagasse restaurant

Parkway Bakery and Tavern – for po’ boys

Peche – for fresh seafood

St. James Cheese Company – need I say more?!

Brennan’s – the birthplace of bananas fosters

Shaya – modern Israeli eats

Do you see why we ended up walking everywhere and taking a few workout classes?! Sister could’ve gained a few pounds this trip! And if you aren’t into eating as much as Ted and I clearly are, there’s apparently a great WWII museum in the area as well!

Ok guys. I’m done. I’m full. I’m tired. But I’m a new fan of NOLA.

If you’ve been to the Big Easy, what were some of your favorite eats and treats? How about the bar scene? Where did you have THE BEST cocktail?! 

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Comments

  1. Katie @ Live Half Full says

    April 17, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    We went last month as a family- it was so much fun! Turkey & The Wolf is a must next time you go back. Soooo good.

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  2. Chelsea says

    April 22, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    A new Orleans greeting: “How’s your mom an dem (and them?”) Or just shout out “who dat?!”

    It looks like you squeezed a lot of our city in to a quick 48 hours! I have been here 10 years and could probably eat somewhere new every day without a repeat (or a bad meal!)

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