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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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In this solo episode I answer your questions about New Orleans! The questions cover everything from art museums to music education, best snowballs to cheap oysters, and more! If you want to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, join our free Facebook Group (Beyond Bourbon St Krewe). Time Stamps 2:56    Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans? 4:06    I would love to live in New Orleans! 5:26    Can you recommend some art museums in the area? (NOTE: I missed the art part of the question and talked about several museums, some of which are not focused on art. Oops! 9:08    I would like to know of any good cafes that cater to gluten free needs? 9:41    Who has the best snowballs? 10:43  Can you tell us a little about music education in the schools? 15:06  Could you something about the Yellow Fever outbreaks? (NOTE: we’ll put this on the list for future episode topics) 15:44  Would love to hear your thoughts on street music versus the bands that play in clubs, or pros such as Cowboy Mouth? 20:09  What are some must visit historical spots for those interested in music history in New Orleans? 24:46  Why doesn’t New Orleans advertise itself better, especially as a family 'friendly-ish' destination? 27:14   Most underrated po-boy? 28:26   What is your essential New Orleans food or drink experience? 31:05   Where do we go for cheap oysters? 32:26   Talk about your experience at last year’s Bourbon Fest. 35:16   What is the ultimate holiday Christmas experience in New Orleans? 40:20  What was the city like when the Saints won the Super Bowl in 2009? 43:16   Writers from and about New Orleans? 45:36   Can you please interview Jonathan Weiss? 46:04   Where do people in New Orleans grocery shop? 48:36   Lightning round questions!   Resources Algiers Historical Society does have free, self-guided walking tours. This ties into the question about historic music-related sites in New Orleans. Click here to visit their site and check out the tours. Our Instagram feed (@beyondbourbonst) is a great way to see images of New Orleans architecture. Reveillon menus are found here. Episodes Mentioned #17 - Garden District with Christine Miller #48 – Moving to New Orleans, Part I #50 – Moving to New Orleans, Part II #61 – Hansen’s Snobliz and the Story of the New Orleans Snowball #62 – The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans Snowballs #54 – Slavery in Louisiana – a Visit to Whitney Plantation #13 – Mardi Gras Indians #30 – Algiers Point – the 2nd Oldest Neighborhood in New Orleans #10 – The Family Guide to Exploring New Orleans #02 – Bayou Classic, Bonfires, Reveillon Dinners & Christmas in the Oaks #74 – Madame Lalaurie #76 – Marie Laveau #68 - How Bourbon Street Happened (w/Richard Campanella) #53 – Bienville’s Dilemma & the Founding of New Orleans (w/Richard Campanella) #40 – Abraham Lincoln in New Orleans (w/Richard Campanella)   Sponsor: The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery When you're ready to make your plans to visit New Orleans, you'll need a place to stay! The Old 77 is ideally situated in the Warehouse District, just three blocks from the French Quarter. It features a variety of pet-friendly rooms, the award-winning Compere Lapin restaurant, and more. You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with! To book your room, click here or use code BBOLD77 to save 25% off their regular rates. You'll also get a bit of lagniappe, a little something extra. In this case, you'll receive a $10 credit to be used at Tout La in the hotel lobby - your stop for coffee and a quick bite to eat as you head out to explore New Orleans. Sponsor: Two Chicks Walking Tours Want to explore the Garden District? Head on over to Two Chicks Walking Tours. They’ve got you covered with a wonderful tour that will provide plenty of history along with fun facts about some of the neighborhoods’ residents, past and present. You also get to learn about our cemeteries because this tour includes Lafayette Cemetery, in t
Released:
Dec 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, music, places, people and events that make New Orleans unique.