tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post1830957324367945693..comments2024-02-16T13:35:34.356-05:00Comments on An Immovable Feast: Road Trip Part 10: Lucky DogsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-75305409265425571472012-04-30T15:30:47.119-04:002012-04-30T15:30:47.119-04:00It's not a better deal than a Costco dog. Whic...It's not a better deal than a Costco dog. Which is why I did not claim it was. In fact, I didn't say anything about Costco. <br /><br />Man, the anonymous comments are bizarre sometimes.JustinMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976061296214532098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-10449418691463489682012-04-30T15:25:30.872-04:002012-04-30T15:25:30.872-04:00So the Costco dog + drink = 1.50. What makes this ...So the Costco dog + drink = 1.50. What makes this dog worth the extra 4.25 for no drink?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-1461978179489562352012-04-28T00:14:00.003-04:002012-04-28T00:14:00.003-04:00Hey, all I meant is that aside from Cafe Du Monde,...Hey, all I meant is that aside from Cafe Du Monde, which is a local institution, the restaurant choices Justin chose were all touristy and in the FQ. He said he did venture out in the neighborhoods and just didn't get to eat at some of the places he would like. I'm just suggesting that if you come to our city, you get out away from the touristy areas and experience what is a truly unique US city. You can have a really great New Orleans experience in the French Quarter, just like he did at CDM. And I think Justin made it clear (as did I in my post) that nostalgia drove at least 2 of his choices of places to eat, and that's great. But without leaving the FQ, he could have visited Central Grocery, or Brennan's, or Bayonna, or Galatoire's, and on and on and that's JUST in the FQ. If he could have gotten in at Cohcon, which should have been possible for lunch, he would have been blown away. I am biased, but I believe that NOLA is one the top five food towns in the US and to go to a chain or a tourist trap is a shame, and I'll stand by that statement all day, every day. I'm not saying there isn't something valid in wanting to eat a lucky dog sober, but when you are a five minute walk from the home of the original muffuletta and you pick the lucky dog instead, all I can say is WOW. The main reason I reacted the way I did is that I read this blog daily. I've read of Justin's fondness for New Orleans and I was surprised he didn't make it to some of our city's better restaurants. And he could have done that and spent much less money than he did. Some of our greatest food is not expensive. And, I know he likes crawfish, and they are in season and as far as I can tell, he didn't get any fresh out of the pot! That's why I responded and that's why I urged him to come back again. Hell, he didn't even get onion rings FROM POPEYES (where he could have gotten some of the exalted DELTA SAUCE). But it's no big deal. He had fun and I hope he comes back.<br /><br />Melissa, if you are coming down and want suggestions, there unfortunately too many to list here. Just ask around and you will find that the locals (yes even the sketchy looking ones) will give you great suggestions if you give them a clue as to what type of food you want and how much you are looking to spend. People here love to engage in conversations about where to eat. Just avoid asking hospitality personnel and cabbies as they might be getting kicked back to steer you somewhere. Take a streetcar ride and ask the passengers. Strike up a conversation with a local on your inbound flight. The only major thing lacking food wise is ethnic food. NOLA has some great Vietnamese food, but most other quality ethnic foods are sparse. Also don't be afraid to venture outside of the city for Cajun food. New Orleans food is Creole. That's a blend of local food with French and Spanish influences. If you want to eat Cajun, you will need to visit Cajun country that will take you on a hour or two drive out of the city.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977786523574752062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-65063607320241099102012-04-27T21:12:20.499-04:002012-04-27T21:12:20.499-04:00Lucky Dog makes me think of the book Confederacy o...Lucky Dog makes me think of the book Confederacy of Dunces - if you have not read it you should...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-1554431789598740842012-04-27T18:27:18.063-04:002012-04-27T18:27:18.063-04:00Michelle, the thing you have to remember is that p...Michelle, the thing you have to remember is that people will always tell you what THEY want to do, they just phrase it differently: by saying "you <i>have</i> to go here," or "you made a mistake by not going there." What they really mean is "I want to go here" or "I would have gone there."<br /><br />I've been taking road trips for a long time, pretty much my entire adult life, and once I figured out that I should do what I want, not what other people would do in my shoes, I stopped letting other people's criticisms bother me.JustinMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976061296214532098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-27683791068176736802012-04-27T16:24:57.056-04:002012-04-27T16:24:57.056-04:00I loved to your response to such a smug comment.I loved to your response to such a smug comment.Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-61991966749382744332012-04-27T16:04:26.288-04:002012-04-27T16:04:26.288-04:00Brad: I have never been to NOLA. Where would you s...Brad: I have never been to NOLA. Where would you suggest a newbie to eat?Melissa Good Tastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-20291782507849619912012-04-27T16:03:47.197-04:002012-04-27T16:03:47.197-04:00You are funny and eat like a real human. I love it...You are funny and eat like a real human. I love it!Melissa Good Tastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047745731733479562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-7622873884709801622012-04-27T13:59:25.008-04:002012-04-27T13:59:25.008-04:00;^);^)Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977786523574752062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-23315311243932795952012-04-27T13:55:42.742-04:002012-04-27T13:55:42.742-04:00Will do. I want to eat at the Hard Rock.Will do. I want to eat at the Hard Rock.JustinMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976061296214532098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-46502078462416407342012-04-27T13:53:15.433-04:002012-04-27T13:53:15.433-04:00Advance purchase JFK to MSY round trip, non-stop i...Advance purchase JFK to MSY round trip, non-stop is $240 per person jetblue non-stop right now. I know you are moving and settling in, but consider coming back to our wonderful city on your next vacation!Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977786523574752062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-44300457136850057292012-04-27T13:47:12.367-04:002012-04-27T13:47:12.367-04:00We both had one of the best times of our lives, so...We both had one of the best times of our lives, so your sympathy is not needed, but thank you. <br /><br />We indeed ventured out of the French Quarter, as I have done on every trip to New Orleans, but we did not eat anywhere. We had tried to get reservations at both Cochon and Gatreau's but they were both booked so we eschewed making plans and just did what we felt like.JustinMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976061296214532098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319445054584013211.post-89628606877045601322012-04-27T13:34:45.526-04:002012-04-27T13:34:45.526-04:00Man, Justin! If this lucky dog post is your last ...Man, Justin! If this lucky dog post is your last from NOLA, I really feel bad for you. I realize that many of these choices were driven by nostalgia, but Cafe Du Monde excepted, you couldn't do worse in picking out places to eat. And by the footprint of the places you've identified so far, it seems like you didn't even get a glimpse of the city outside of the french quarter. What a major shame.<br /><br />If I am not wrong and you did venture out into the neighborhoods, please post the experiences. If you didn't, please consider coming back to NOLA when you aren't just passing through. The culinary choices around here will blow your doors off.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977786523574752062noreply@blogger.com