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Tag Archives: French Quarter

“Lagniappe” Is a Little Something Special

31 Tuesday Dec 2013

Posted by The Haunted Librarian in New Orleans

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Creole, French Quarter, Gumbo, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Muffuletta, new orleans

Food in New Orleans

New Orleans has some of the best Cajun and Creole food on the planet.

“Lagniappe” Is a Little Something Special

I would be remiss if I failed to discuss the various eateries in New Orleans. All you ghost hunting fans indulge me for one post. There is good eating in New Orleans. There are also some overhyped restaurants out there. The best meal I had was at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant in our hotel the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras Street. The Chicken Grillades with Grits was amazing! The Creole sauce made this dish savory with a slight kick of heat. Next time I’ll try the charbroiled oysters, the dish they are most known for.

New Orleans is synonymous with Muffuletta, the round sandwich piled with Italian deli meats and an olive relish. Although many have attempted to imitate, the original is in the French Quarter at Café Maspero, 601 Decatur Street. In the past I’ve stood in line at Central Grocery to purchase, but I prefer sit-down dining.

Beignets are not on the diet! The square deep fried doughnut heavily dusted with powdered sugar is worth the cheat though. Café du Monde is where to go for a plate of 3 and fresh coffee. Buy the prepackaged mixes to recreate back at home.

The Gumbo Shop, 630 Saint Peter Street, seems to always have a line. Plan your day around a late lunch or early dinner to avoid it. Head around the corner and shop at the Burguieres Gallery to kill some time (See earlier post). Originally made with seafood, gumbo can have seafood or chicken. Usually served over rice, this thick soup is made with a hearty roux and fills your tummy. The restaurant serves other Creole specialties, but you come here for the gumbo. And maybe the bread pudding. First the gumbo though.

The most disappointing restaurant was Mother’s. Don’t sit in the back room with the bar. That seems to be reserved for locals who get table service. Although the line moved swiftly, we waited over 45—yes, you read correctly—minutes for our food. The hold up? According to the staff it takes 45 minutes to deep fry the chicken for the po’ boy sandwich. Yep. Blamed it on the chicken. In addition, it was nearly impossible to get a refill during that 45 minute wait. The Famous Ferdi Special was underwhelming with lots of juice but little flavor. And served cold.

Before you visit New Orleans read up on the restaurants. Diana K. Schwan pens candid reviews in the Frommer’s New Orleans series. Some of the reviews will have you in stiches!

Coffee

The food and drinks are not on the diet. So don’t even try.

 

 

Pere Antoine

16 Monday Dec 2013

Posted by The Haunted Librarian in Churches, Famous People, New Orleans, Statues and Monuments

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French Quarter, Marie Laveau, new orleans, Pere Antoine, St. Louis Cathedral

St. Anthony's Garden dedicated in the memory of Pere Antoine.

St. Anthony’s Garden dedicated in the memory of Pere Antoine.

Pere Antoine

Antonio de Sedella (1748-1829) led the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, commonly known as the St. Louis Cathedral, in New Orleans during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Affectionately called “Pere Antoine,” his ghost is said to haunt the side alleyway beside the church. Further, he was a confidant of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Three days after his death, Pere Antoine was buried beneath the church he loved so much.

Tucked behind the St. Louis Cathedral is the secluded garden St. Anthony’s Garden dedicated in honor of Pere Antoine. Within the walls stands a statue of Jesus with outstretched arms. At night, the lights illuminate the statue and it appears larger than life against the back wall of the church. It is simply stunning.

Hurricane Katrina knocked the thumbs off of the statue. It is reported that the Diocese will fix the statue once New Orleans is fully healed from the Category 5 hurricane’s destruction.

Observations: We visited the area during the day and on several evenings. It is difficult to bypass the splendor when walking the French Quarter. Orbs of various sizes were captured in numerous photographs. The Ghost Radar picked up many words. Although none of the group witnessed any abnormal anomalies beyond the orbs, the picturesque landscape sparks the imagination. I would love to return and complete a full investigation.

Orbs around St. Anthony's Garden.

Orbs around St. Anthony’s Garden.

 

 

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