Going to Fairgrounds

[Left Bank]

I'm going to be in New Orleans for work starting next week,and will have some time to go to the Fairgrounds.Any tips on good places to eat and see in town?I'm staying near Metairie.

[South Beach Luv]

Hit up:

http://portofcallnola.com/

If you want the best burger in town

[dagolfer33]

Gotta get a roast beef poboy from Maspero's down in the Quarter.

[Cannon Shell]

Red beans and Rice or seafood gumbo(or both) at lower level grandstand food stand at FG

[OTM Al]

Honestly it seems like there's a good place around every corner in the French Quarter, but if you want some higher end dining, Antoine's is really good. Have the alligator bisque to start.

[dylbert]

Welcome to Louisiana, Left Bank! Next week is Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, which concludes carnival season.

Lots of things to do, see, & eat in most foreign-feeling city in United States.

World class zoo & aquarium, world famous French Quarter, Jackson Square, beignets at French Market, oysters at Acme Oyster House or Felix's, my favorite Quarter restaurant is Mr. B's Bistro @ 201 Royal, Bourbon Street for its funky atmosphere, Palace Cafe on Canal Street (widest street in North America), St. Charles streetcar...

At track, I enjoy sitting in Paddock Bar (if you can get seat/table). I'm partial to corned beef sandwich & fresh-squeezed lemonade at Fair Grounds.

Laissez les bon temp rouler!

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by OTM Al

Honestly it seems like there's a good place around every corner in the French Quarter, but if you want some higher end dining, Antoine's is really good. Have the alligator bisque to start.

Directions?

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Red beans and Rice or seafood gumbo(or both) at lower level grandstand food stand at FG

i have heard the seafood gumbo there is splendid.

[mbahadur]

Drago's for char-broiled oysters.

Fisherman's Cove in Kenner.