Justin and I watch the show No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain, and his trip to New Orleans highlighted this restaurant. Open since 1840 and still owned by the same family, we feasted on Oysters Rockafeller, Escargots a la Bordelaise, Crab mous Armandine, and the special Pompano dish with lump crab meat. And wine. And an amazing coffee-brandy drink called Cafe Brulot Diabolique at the end that was lit on fire before serving. We splurged, and it was worth it.
One of the historic rooms in Antoine's
Another room in Antoine's with past years' memoribilia from Mardi Gras past
Past Mardi Gras Queens
2nd largest above ground wine cellar, inside Antoine's. It stretches one whole block, connecting the main restaurant and the bistro/bar a street over. My dream... :D
Another private dining room at Antoine's
This is somewhere in the French Quarter....
This home along St. Charles Ave had tons of beads still haning from the trees. Apartently there are multiple Mardi Gras parades, but the one along the St. Charles route is one of the biggest.
We visited the Lafayette Cemetary No. 1. Very interesting. Tons of old marble and granite.
Above ground mausoleum.
We had lunch at this bistro in between conference courses - fabulous. Justin had shrimp and grits and an orange brandy drink, I had a muffaletta sandwich with a rich cappucino. The courtyard had quaint landscaping and iron table and chairs. Cute!
Street band
Another street band - the girl playing the wash board was great.
Hurricanes at the original Pat O'Briens. Tasted like fruit punch with rum.
Enjoying our vacation. I mean conference to learn....
My co-worker Jessica, who joined Justin and I in many of our culinary and liquor endeavors.
Bourbon Street
Met up with an old classmate, Kellie. So good to see her!
Made my own Mardi Gras - Hey, it's N'awlins after all!
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