Trip Report 9/21, 9/22

Did a quick trip to New Orleans, my first since Katrina, and here%26#39;s what I found;

The French Quarter,and up to and including up to Poydras is safe, of course and as always, that goes along with being aware of your surroundings and using good judgement which is a must. The Cafe Du Monde never had a line to get in, and is as good as always. The French Quarter is not busy during the day, or at night. I saw ';no wait'; to several touristy restaruants. Street cars seem to be running less frequently, but are running. Their operators are not so caring, and I noticed several times they did not care to wait the extra 20 seconds for women with strollers %26amp; small children, or whomever was the last person in the car to be seated before leaving a station. What is their issue, if rider safety isn%26#39;t?

Street Parking is plentiful between Canal Street and Poydras, be it metered during the business day, or free after 6pm and on the weekend. Contrary to what I have read on this forum, the parking signs are easy to read. There is nothing confusing about them.

I did not see police on ';every corner'; or any corner, none on horseback, and none on patrol. Yet, the area was safe. The airport was traveller friendly, food places open, but there was an unavoidable smell of deodorizer thoughout the facility.

Harrah%26#39;s Casino was busy, is exceptionally nice inside, very noisey, and table game limits are on the high side. Boomtown was good too, with friendlier dealers, better ';comp'; points earned, and way lower limits.

It%26#39;s a great time to visit. In a few years, (yes, years), prices will be back to where they were before Katrina. Get it while the gettin%26#39;s is good!!!

Trip Report 9/21, 9/22

Thanks for the trip report. A good overview of the city is helpful to people wondering if they should visit New Orleans.

I think NO is a great value. Hotels and B%26amp;Bs are easy to find with great rates. Music clubs usually only charge about $10 cover for hours of world class music. You can eat cheap if you stick to the basics like PoBoys, Muffalettas, gumbo, jambaylaya.

What restaurants did you visit and did you like them?

Porc

Trip Report 9/21, 9/22

I ate dinner at The Superior Grill @ 3636 St. Charles ..it%26#39;s Southwestern (Mexican food), heaping portions, all freshly made daily. Great atmosphere, and easy parking..had an outdoor eating area as well..great service %26amp; outstanding food.

http://neworleans.superiorgrill.com/