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Back to Episodes18 Questions About New Orleans
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In this solo episode I answer your questions about New Orleans! The questions cover everything from art museums to music education, best snowballs to cheap oysters, and more!
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Time Stamps2:56 Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
4:06 I would love to live in New Orleans!
5:26 Can you recommend some art museums in the area? (NOTE: I missed the art part of the question and talked about several museums, some of which are not focused on art. Oops!
9:08 I would like to know of any good cafes that cater to gluten free needs?
9:41 Who has the best snowballs?
10:43 Can you tell us a little about music education in the schools?
15:06 Could you something about the Yellow Fever outbreaks? (NOTE: we'll put this on the list for future episode topics)
15:44 Would love to hear your thoughts on street music versus the bands that play in clubs, or pros such as Cowboy Mouth?
20:09 What are some must visit historical spots for those interested in music history in New Orleans?
24:46 Why doesn't New Orleans advertise itself better, especially as a family 'friendly-ish' destination?
27:14 Most underrated po-boy?
28:26 What is your essential New Orleans food or drink experience?
31:05 Where do we go for cheap oysters?
32:26 Talk about your experience at last year's Bourbon Fest.
35:16 What is the ultimate holiday Christmas experience in New Orleans?
40:20 What was the city like when the Saints won the Super Bowl in 2009?
43:16 Writers from and about New Orleans?
45:36 Can you please interview Jonathan Weiss?
46:04 Where do people in New Orleans grocery shop?
48:36 Lightning round questions!
Resources
Algiers Historical Society does have free, self-guided walking tours. This ties into the question about historic music-related sites in New Orleans. Click here to visit their site and check out the tours.
Our Instagram feed (@beyondbourbonst) is a great way to see images of New Orleans architecture.
Reveillon menus are found here.
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#48 – Moving to New Orleans, Part I
#50 – Moving to New Orleans, Part II
#61 – Hansen's Snobliz and the Story of the New Orleans Snowball
#62 – The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans Snowballs
#54 – Slavery in Louisiana – a Visit to Whitney Plantation
#30 – Algiers Point – the 2nd Oldest Neighborhood in New Orleans
#10 – The Family Guide to Exploring New Orleans
#02 – Bayou Classic, Bonfires, Reveillon Dinners & Christmas in the Oaks