New Orleans, Louisiana has a number of old-school restaurants from the city's very early days. Generations of locals have dined there with their families and Antoine's is one such eatery. The restaurant just celebrated its 175th birthday in 2015 and is the oldest continuously family-owned restaurant in the United States. It started as home cooking, staffed by French and German … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Antoine’s Restaurant
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Film Friday: Double Jeopardy
In Double Jeopardy, a woman wakes up covered in blood with her husband missing and is convicted of killing him. After doing her time in prison, she gets out and realizes she can track him down and get revenge without being tried again. Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, and Bruce Greenwood. Memorable scenes were filmed at Lafayette Cemetery #1 and a number of homes in the French … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Double Jeopardy
Southern Stays: Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Bourbon Orleans Hotel is a historic property that's a member of the New Orleans Hotel Collection, along with six other area hotels. I stayed in a queen room on the 6th floor, reputed to be haunted, which wasn't very big, but comfortable. Since the rooms are built around a central courtyard, you might have to walk a long way from the elevator to the room. I was later … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Exploring with Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
The greater New Orleans area is made up of acres upon acres of swamps and bayous, of marshy landscapes that create an ecosystem for the many species of plants and animals that call it home. Swamp tours are a popular day trip for those visiting the Crescent City and they offer a completely different landscape. A number of companies visit the swamps, but I went … [Read more...] about Exploring with Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
Classic Eats: Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Classic Eats is a new series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. Acme Oyster House may get all the glory, but it's Felix's that is a local favorite in New Orleans. The restaurant and oyster bar have been feeding hungry visitors for over 70 years. The interior resembles more of a diner, but the … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar
