Art Inspiring Art
While Lynn Drury rocked on stage at the French Quarter Festival… …I was lucky enough to get a double dose of entertainment. I had a front row seat watching a bunch of colors and lines become a painting. (more…)
More Debauchery in New Orleans
May 19, 2012
You never know what surprises New Orleans will have in store for you. We kicked off a perfect weekend there with a blissfully debaucherous meal at Boucherie. It was enough to make anyone’s head spin. From there, the rest of our trip followed suit. There is no better setting for a music festival than the streets of the French Quarter. Saturday the crowds were so heavy that we sought out a smaller stage at The Mint for a little reprieve. We were minding our own business, listening to music, relaxing, and drinking Pat O’s Bloody Marys when Debauche came on stage. ...
New Orleans Charm
May 16, 2012
New Orleans always finds a way to charm me. Whether it’s with the food…Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad and french fries at Royal Street Deli.…the drinks… (more…)
You Can Be Yourself in New Orleans
May 13, 2012
What is so special about New Orleans? The people! They come in all different varieties, and they live life in color. They are full of zest and don’t take anything too seriously. It’s constant entertainment. And they sure do know how to have a gooood tiiiime. The secret must be that for any event they party before the party, during the party, and after the party. (more…)
Debauchery in New Orleans
May 3, 2012
If you’ve followed along my blog for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that what started out as a blog about food and travel turned into a blog about my career change. Food and travel are big passions of mine, but so was getting out of dentistry. When I started writing about my career change, there seemed to be a story there for me to tell. Writing about it has been the perfect culmination, and I plan to do more. But it’s time to take a break because I recently went to New Orleans, and it’s time to have...
Will I ever learn my lesson?
Jun 28, 2011
Now that the bulk of my traveling has come to a close (for now at least,) it’s time to do a little more reflecting. I asked myself a question a few posts back when I was faced with a test. I forgot my camera and asked myself if I could survive without it. I look back on my “experiment” after I arrived in New Orleans without my camera, and what did I learn? First, being without my camera really didn’t matter all that much in the scheme of things. I still had fun and enjoyed every minute of it. I also learned not to waste...
More than just music at the French Quarter Festival
Jun 13, 2011
One thing I’ve learned from visiting music festivals over the years is that the experience is about much more than just good music and food. It’s about the culture too, and each festival has its own personality. They all share one thing in common though: the people. People watching provides just the right form of entertainment to accompany any event. I find myself thankful for our individuality, because without it, life can be a little boring. Often times you get to see an interesting fashion statement. Or sometimes you might see a little too much.Some people are all about safety first… because you never know what kind of danger...
New Orleans French Quarter Fest
Jun 6, 2011
While a visit to NOLA is filled with nostalgia for me, it’s also about gluttony and fun, and celebrating life! What better way to do all that than spend your days at a music festival scattered throughout the Quarter. You can always be sure that in New Orleans every good party will start with a parade. As you can see, even at 10 am, it’s never too early here to get your drink on.From big stages down by the river……to small stages all the way down at The US Mint.There is something for everyone. I love Jazz fest, but there is something nice about rolling out of...
New Orleans: the best $16 burger I've ever tasted!
Apr 26, 2011
Knowing that I would be without a camera in New Orleans, I tried to devise some ways around this little problem. I could certainly use my Blackberry, but it’s not that good, and the battery seems to die on me all the time. I could borrow an iphone at every moment from my bro and sis-in-law. How annoying would I be? Not to mention that at the end, they would have to email me every picture I took. And I always take a few photos of the same thing to increase my odds of getting a good shot. That would mean a lot...
Will I survive without my camera?
Apr 16, 2011
Does this ever happen to you? It happens to me every time I go away… I feel like I have packed everything I need, but I always worry that I’m forgetting something– even if I’m not. I guess that neurosis falls into the same category as another neurosis of mine: every time I leave the house, I feel compelled to check and make sure I’ve locked all of the doors, turned off the stove and oven (even if I haven’t used them in days,) and closed the garage door. On my way to New Orleans though, I was confident that...