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Now displaying: October, 2017
Oct 25, 2017

Drink Dat - Where and What to Drink in New Orleans

Do you ever wonder where the locals go for a cocktail in New Orleans? On today's show, my guest, Elizabeth Pearce, helps answer that question for you!
 
Elizabeth is a storyteller, a cocktail historian, and a New Orleanian. She is the presenter of the Drink and Learn Tour, and the author of two books about drinking in New Orleans.
 
On today's episode, we explore New Orleans through its bars and its cocktails. We not only cover where to get the best drinks, but we skim through nearly 300 years of New Orleans history along the way.
 
You'll find lots of great places to visit, the history of some of the most famous drinks in New Orleans, and the importance of the go cup.
 
All this and more on today's show!
 

Time Stamps for Today's Episode

1:20    Meet Elizabeth Pearce
1:45    Markey’s Bar in the Bywater
2:00    Two books and a tour
2:45    Not ‘just’ a New Orleanian (shout out to Elizabeth’s Mom!)
4:15    Elizabeth answers the question: how did I start doing this?
7:00    French Quarter Drinking Companion
8:20    Drink Dat
-- I got distracted here and forgot to make notes! --
22:00   Accidental City
25:20   The Sazerac, Peychaud’s bitters
30:40   Essential New Orleans drinks
31:20   In search of the Ramos Gin Fizz
32:20   The Grasshopper
34:00   Drink and Learn Tour
35:30   Hurricanes and Prohibition
40:00   Bourbon Street
44:20   Where would Elizabeth take you?
47:00   Bacchanal
49:00   Rooftop bars
52:00   Bars and possibilities
56:00   The go cup

Resources

You can sign up for Elizabeth's Drink and Learn Tour over at her website: www.drinkandlearn.comBe sure to enter promo code BBST for a discount!

Follow Elizabeth (@drinkandlearn) on Instagram and on Twitter.

Her latest book, Drink Dat, is a concoction of equal parts guidebook and stories. Do make sure you purchase it! Here's a link to find it a local bookstore near you.  You can also find it on Amazon.

For you French Quarter lovers, check out the French Quarter Drinking Companion, too.

Thank You

Thanks to Elizabeth Pearce for joining me on the podcast and sharing stories about the city we both love. Thanks also to Markey's Bar in the Bywater - they didn't know they were hosting us, but on the plus side, they didn't throw us out, either!

Subscribe to the Podcast

If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Music or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans.

Join Us on Facebook

We now have a Facebook group where you can ask questions, share your New Orleans experiences and engage with others who love all things New Orleans. Join us by going to www.beyondbourbonst.com/facebook

Contact Us

Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback or just want to say hi?

Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com

Thanks for listening!

Mark

Oct 11, 2017

Moving to New Orleans

Have you ever wanted to move to New Orleans? Wonder where to start and what you need to consider? This is the episode for you!
 
In today's show, I sit down with three people who made the leap and moved to New Orleans.
 
Jennifer is a married mother of two young boys. She and her husband Andrew made the move in 2016 and are enjoying raising their kids as New Orleanians.
 
Terry and his wife Deah could have moved anywhere they wanted. After a bit of reflection, they packed their bags and moved from California to the Crescent City in early 2017.
 
Lara Beth and Gary fell in love with New Orleans as visitors. Almost on a whim she applied for a job in New Orleans, and two months later, they were New Orleanians. They arrived just a few months ago, in the summer of 2017.
 
You'll hear their stories, including:
  • how they picked a neighborhood
  • what life has been like since the move
  • the things they enjoy, and
  • the challenges
We discuss schools, taxes, headaches, and only-in-New-Orleans experiences that make it all worthwhile. We also answer questions submitted by fellow listeners in our Facebook group.
 
All this and more on today's show!
 

Time Stamps for Today's Episode

Here are the time stamps from today's show. This will allow you to go back and listen to the specific parts that are most useful for you.
 
0:48   thanks to Joel Sharpton from Pro Podcasting Services
1:25    join our Facebook group at www.beyondbourbonst.com/facebook
4:15    Jennifer shares her experience of moving to New Orleans with husband Andrew and their two sons
5:15    learn the reason Teddy’s Grill never served alcohol
5:45    Terry’s story about choosing New Orleans
6:02   why moving to New Orleans will help your popularity
6:20   Lara Beth talks about how she and Gary decided to make New Orleans home
8:30   Jennifer describes why they chose Lakeview when they moved to NOLA
9:30   Mark (finally!) remembers to mention Pizza NOLA, our host for today’s episode
10:45  Terry describes the decision to move from California to New Orleans
11:40  Terry talks about the interesting way they narrowed down the neighborhood they chose to live in
13:20  Lara Beth describes the process she and her husband used to select a neighborhood
14:14  Mark shares his experience moving home to New Orleans in 2011
18:30  the group discusses the relative cost of New Orleans compared to other cities
19:30  Taxes and insurance
24:20 What’s surprised you so far since your move to New Orleans?
31:40  everyone’s feelings now that they are New Orleanians
33:30 what do you think about your decision to move to New Orleans
34:45  the pumps and getting water out of the city after a storm
38:40  learning about culture (with a shout out to Chef James Cullen)
40:50  toughest thing about moving to the Crescent City
45:30  do you feel safe in New Orleans?
49:00  school choices in New Orleans
50:00  know about the One App, but know that some schools don’t use it
54:15   I’m so happy with the decision to move to New Orleans because of...
57:50  follow us on Instagram @BeyondBourbonSt | Lara Beth is @lara_beth_l
 

Thank You

Thanks to Jennifer, Lara Beth, and Terry for joining me on the podcast! Thanks also to Lara Beth's husband, Gary who took joined us off-mic and took pictures of the festivities.  I had so much fun getting to know them, and I believe their stories and will help anyone contemplating a move to New Orleans.

Talking into a microphone can be a bit intimidating, much less sharing your personal stories. Each of you were terrific and added a special touch to the show.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you!! I am so happy y'all decided to join the party and become New Orleanians.

Pizza Nola | 141 Harrison Avenue | Lakeview | 504-872-0731  - A special thanks to Will and Jennifer Samuels, and the gang at Pizza Nola for hosting us. Please stop in for pizza and gelato. Don't forget about Dong Phuong king cakes during Carnival season, too.

 

Subscribe to the Podcast

If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Music or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans.

Join Us on Facebook

We now have a Facebook group where you can ask questions, share your New Orleans experiences and engage with others who love all things New Orleans. Join us by going to www.beyondbourbonst.com/facebook

Contact Us

Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback or just want to say hi?

Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com

Thanks for listening!

Mark

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