Oceana Restaurant, New Orleans

We were a bit slower this morning after such a busy day yesterday, but did manage to get back to  the French Quarter to the Oceana Restaurant for lunch. We were here a couple of years back with Kelly and Trevor, and had to try it again. We asked for the Courtyard, but it was under construction she said, although the tables were all set for meals.

We started with Crab cakes and they were the best we have had with a shrimp/mushroom gravy that was so good I thought one could bathe in it.

I ordered my favourite  Catfish Po’ Boy sandwich. This could have fed 4 people. We brought some home ‘just in case’. It was perfect.

Don ordered the restaurant ‘favourite’ meal of red fish with the same shrimp/mushroom gravy, along with garlic mashed potatoes and collard greens. He felt the fish was really dry and lacked seasoning.

All was not lost however, we ordered the Creme Brulee (what else?) and it had the best topping we have had. Perfect meal, (almost) now on to the rest of a perfect day.

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Gray Lines City Coach Tour, New Orleans

Yesterday morning we took the Super city coach tour which took us through 15 districts, a stop off at the beautiful St. Louis Cemetery then off to City Park, where we got a break and whoa! Cafe du Monde is there and we didn’t have to stand in long lines to get our treat of the trip.

Our lovely guide, Liz, is a tome of information, facts about who came here, the wars fought for control of the area, changes of customs, etc. Fascinating to hear and the homes…..you cannot believe just how beautiful these homes are. It is a shame they don’t build homes as beautiful as these anymore.

The streets have names from the conquering Spanish, to the French, to the English and are also from slaves that were brought here so long ago. It is a beautiful combination of so many cultures and customs. Of course, this is the place where Jazz came from. Louis Armstrong is the hero here (and mine), as well as many others. They also call this the Hollywood south…movies and television series (especially NCIS New Orleans) are produced here.

Grab a bite to eat and then start walking around the French Quarter. Even in this very warm weather, it is worth every step you take.

 

 

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