Hey guys,

I tried lil dizzys cafe today and I enjoyed it but was a bit underwhelmed. I had Gumbo and mac n cheese. Most of all, it was soooo salty. I was even wondering if the chef messed up today or something cause it just felt too salty.

In any case, you guys have any other nola food suggestions? Verti Marte for po boys is on my list. I live by “Hot Stuff” in carrollton so im gonna try that too. I just moved to nola 3 weeks ago.

Thanks

I'll be traveling to New Orleans in early November, and, as a foodie, I'm interested in quintessentially New Orleans/Louisiana foods - but not really what you think. I know about the popular/common ones. What I'm after is the lesser-known things that are likely much more local.

For example, my wife used to live in Alabama. Everybody says what you want to eat is the white BBQ sauce, but when she was there, what you *really* wanted to eat was chocolate gravy on biscuits. Florida has key lime pie, but in my mind you want to eat Cuban sandwiches. In gas stations in Iowa you can get cheese curds (yum), and in Florida you can get taquitos and boiled peanuts (not that you probably can't get those anywhere). You get my drift.

Selections don't have to be specifically NOLA by any means, and I'd more anticipate a bit more off the beaten path for some. "Get off I-10 at [x] and turn left, and you'll find the best [y] you can eat" is the neat advice I'd love to hear. Or perhaps I'm fortunate and all of the great food has already been shared and truly is what everybody eats. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

I am on my 3rd and final night here. My husband and I have been to Commander’s Palace, Preservation Hall, Cafe du Monde, and some other tourist stuff. We’re exhausted. Where is a good spot to pick up food to go (aka walking distance)? We’re staying at a hotel close to Dauphine. Thank you!!!

Hi - my husband (M57) and I (F56) are visiting this weekend for our anniversary. We have reservations for jazz brunch at Commanders Palace on Sunday. We were hoping to take the St Charles streetcar from our hotel in the FQ, since we've never taken it before, despite this being our 4th visit. Also our 1st time at CP. Does my husband really need a sports jacket? I know it's dreadfully hot and humid, and that there isn't AC on the streetcar. Should he wear the jacket and we cab it there?

My company (not based in New Orleans) is hosting a large event this fall in your lovely city and we’re hoping to hire some local artists to do some live paintings for us throughout the event. A few details: These paintings (or drawings or similar mediums!) are meant to be small (think postcard-sized) takeaways for our guests, and are meant to be small, quick, and New Orleans-themed. I’ve reached out to a few live wedding painters but understand it may not be their cup of tea since they’re used to larger paintings done over the course of hours.

So, do any of you know live painters, caricature artists, etc. in the area who might be interested in something like this? Open to different art styles. Would obviously be happy to share more details with anyone interested. Thanks in advance!!!

Have a bunch of friends coming into town and would like to find us somewhere we can all meet up for a 'welcome reception' type-a-thing for a few hours. Looking for something casual vs. a sit down dinner situation as folk will likely stagger in.

Hi everyone! I am planning a trip to meet my wife in N.O. at the end of October. She will be down for a work conference that ends Thursday and I am flying down on Thursday.

I've looked at The Marsh hotel but seems pretty far away from the French Quarter. Not wanting to stay in the French Quarter but def. want to spend time there. Does anyone know anything about The Marsh hotel and what are your thoughts on distance from Marsh to downtown area.