Category Archives: New Orleans

It’s oyster season!

Last Friday, the Southerner decided to prove that he is Master of EVERYTHING (M.o.E) and charbroil some oysters.  After looking up Drago’s famous recipe and purchasing 3 dozen oysters  on the half shell, we headed over to a friend’s house … Continue reading

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The Big Easy

New Orleans, why do I love thee.  Let me count the ways: 1.  Two dollar taco and beer night at the Rum House on Tuesdays. Any beer.  Any taco. 2.  The Hustler store in the French Quarter where with every … Continue reading

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Mimis

I ate at Mimis in the Merigny for the second time this weekend with a group of friends.  The experience was one of the best meals I’ve had in New Orleans so far.  The chef personally came out with every dish we ordered and explained … Continue reading

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Signs, signs, everywhere signs

Since I work form home, I try to venture outside of the house at least once a day.  This ensures that I get a daily dose of semi-human interaction (like listening to that man at the coffee shop scream into … Continue reading

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Life is good

It was very hard to write that title, since saying it out loud might make it go it away, but it’s true. I waited a few seconds for the ceiling lamp to come unhinged and fall on my head striking … Continue reading

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Food thoughts

New Orleans eateries I’ve tried so far: Boucherie:  Great fried boudin balls, beef brisket and parmesan fries.  Excellent service and a nice place to get together with friends.  I would definitely go back. Juan’s Flying Burrito: The only redeeming thing I can say so far … Continue reading

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Initial Thoughts

Unable to put a coherent thought together yet about my move to New Orleans due to the fact that I’d forgotten just how badly apartment hunting sucks the life out of you.  Let’s put it this way,  if the devil leased houses I’d … Continue reading

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Danielle is really going to miss it when I flash her, and so will the rest of Atlanta

I’ve been on a rampage lately of going to all of my favorite places in the ATL before I move to New Orleans next weekend.  Last weekend really took the cake though.  Brother J asked me to go to dinner with him … Continue reading

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New Years in New Orleans

This past Christmas and New Years celebration have definitely been one of the best ever.  If you’ve never spent a New Years eve in the French Quarter, I highly recommend you try it.  For at least ten minutes.  Then get … Continue reading

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