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18 Questions About New Orleans

Episode 78 Published 7 years, 6 months ago
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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 Stamps

2:56 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.

Episodes Mentioned

#17 - Garden District with Christine Miller

#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

#13 – Mardi Gras Indians

#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

#74 – Madame Lalaurie

#76 – Marie Laveau

#68 - How Bourbon Street Happened (w/Richard Campanella)

#53 – Bienville's Dilemma & the Founding of New Orlean

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