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The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans Snowballs - Episode #62

The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans Snowballs - Episode #62

FromBeyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans


The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans Snowballs - Episode #62

FromBeyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Apr 25, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In today’s episode, we visit with author and snowball aficionado Megan Braden-Perry. Her book, Crescent City Snow, the Ultimate Guide to New Orleans Snowball Stands is our roadmap as we explore snowball stands across New Orleans. Learn about what to expect and what to order - from unique flavors to the snowball combo meal, and more! Do you know the difference between a snow cone and a snowball? Ever hear of a stuffed snowball? Want to know where to get terrific seafood and an awesome snowball, in one stop? By the end of this episode, you'll want to hop in the car and wander from place to place. Below, you'll see a list of places we discussed, but if you want to be an insider, purchase a copy of Megan's book and keep it with you at all times! This is a fun discussion. If you are listening in New Orleans, you'll have some great new places to try. If you're planning a visit, you're sure to find a snowball stand close to where you'll be staying. And if you are living vicariously through us, you'll enjoy the stories and learning about the varieties of snowballs and other treats available at these iconic New Orleans stands.   New Orleans Snowballs - Places to Visit Here are a list of places we discussed on the podcast. To get the complete details, purchase Megan's book. It is the sweetest $15 you'll ever spend :) Gentilly Pontilly Sno - Christian place, indoor and outdoor seating Brother Martin - nachos, Frito pie New Orleans East Rodney’s - gummy bears in snowballs Brain Freeze - right next to Castnet, the seafood place Midcity Ike’s - good snow, new flavors, boudin, outside seating Pandora’s 7th Ward/Downtown Big Chief Snowballs - no frills, pink building Downtown 504 Snoballs (Broad Street) Baby's Snack Box - snowballs, yakamein Jazz Fest Plum Street Cee-Cee's SnoBalls Warehouse District/CBD Imperial Woodpecker   Sno-Balls (at Spanish Plaza) Uptown Hansen’s Sno-Bliz Plum Street Snoballs Sno-La Snoball Lounge Sno-Wizard Metairie Casey’s Snowballs Sal’s Sno-Balls Ro-Bear’s Mr. Frank’s Snoballs West Bank Van’s Snoballs ABear's Snoball Stand Buck’s Sno-Wiz Scuba Steve’s Snow World Sno-balls Chalmette Mom & Pops Snowballs and Hot Tamales River Breez Sno Balls Goody’s Sno-Balls   Sponsor: The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery When you are 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. Lagniappe, part II - email a copy of your reservation to mark@beyondbourbonst.com and I'll send you my pdf guide of what to eat, see and do in the Warehouse District, including how to get to Hansen's Sno-Bliz! Follow Megan Braden-Perry As you heard on the podcast, Megan is both knowledgeable and funny. Be sure to follow @CrescentCitySnow on Instagram for lots of snowball pictures. Don't forget about the snowball hotline, too! (504-51SNO4U or 504-517-6648) You can find Megan's book, Crescent City Snow, the Ultimate Guide to New Orleans Snowball Stands on Amazon, and at Garden District Book Shop and Octavia Books. If you've visiting New Orleans, one or both of those bookstores should be on places to stop anyway! Thank You Thanks to Megan for spending an afternoon talking snowballs with me! A special thanks to Susan (@nolamaven on Instagram and Twitter) for making the introduction. Susan is a must follow on the Instagrams and the Twitters if you love New Orleans. Want to Make Your Trip to
Released:
Apr 25, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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