In this episode we answer listener questions about New Orleans.
What are the quirky things you enjoy about New Orleans? How do you convince someone to move to the Crescent City? Is living in a tourist city exciting or annoying?
Stay tuned for the the answers to these questions and more in this episode of the Beyond Bourbon St podcast.
Time Stamps
2:38 Are the Popeyes in New Orleans really different from those in other places?
3:56 How is it living in a tourist city? Is it exciting or annoying ?
6:00 What are your favorite Holiday traditions that are unique to the area?
8:48 How are the public libraries in New Orleans?
11:46 What breakfast meal is iconic New Orleans? Where can I find it?
14:26 What are the most overrated New Orleans things/foods?
16:38 What are some best practices for convincing someone to move to the city?
20:06 Do New Orleans residents avoid the French Quarter because of the tourists or cherish it because of the amazing, historic restaurants and bars?
21:46 I'm curious about the end of Fat Tuesday. The New Orleans Police Department marches down Bourbon St. & tells people to "go home.” Does that really work? Does everybody really leave?
24:16 What are some of your favorite casual & not too expensive restaurants?
29:30 Tips or ideas for bringing teenagers to New Orleans? Do any daiquiri shops have non-alcoholic options?
32:48 What’s the reasoning behind the mid year Mardi Gras? Who started this and why?
36:36 What are your favorite quirks about New Orleans? What little things do you keep an eye out for when you're wandering or things that you know about and can't go without seeing? Check out Atlas Obscura and type in New Orleans.
42:56 I have health issues that sometimes makes walking difficult. Can you recommend tours that could accommodate me? Take a look at the Nolla Rolla website created by Jesse Bascle.
44:57 Headed to New Orleans the weekend before Mardi Gras next year. Any advice for the newbie?
47:00 What's the best way to eat bbq shrimp?
49:30 When are we doing a Beyond Bourbon St. meetup?
Previous Episodes Mentioned
New Orleans Reveillon with Ian McNulty - Episode #79
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In this solo episode I answer your questions about New Orleans. The questions cover everything from museums to infrastructure, the best and worst things about New Orleans, and more.
4:10 As a local how often do you make it to Saints games? Are you a season ticket holder or do you prefer to only attend a few, or even just a single game a year?
5:41 As a New Orleans native, you've surely heard your share of ghost stories from family and friends. Have you ever experienced anything paranormal, or have any anecdotes from NOLA residents that stand out in your mind?
7:45 What about fictional books based or about New Orleans? Are there authors who genuinely capture New Orleans culture? I always get great recommendations from Octavia Books.
11:46 Where does all the money go from tourism? Why are there so many infrastructure problems in New Orleans?
16:04 So we hear Hubig is finally coming back. What is your favorite flavor?
18:56 Besides the DDay Museum & NOMA, what museum is a must see?
23:16 Where to stay if you want that downtown sidewalk cafe authentic french old school vibe?
26:44 When people mention wanting to move to New Orleans, so many talk about how expensive car insurance is. Is that due to flood risks? Or is it due to car robberies?
30:11 What the job market is like there? I know there's a lot of service industry work, but what else is there?
32:12 What's the health and fitness culture like there?
35:45 Super curious as to the corporate job market. What is it like?
36:51 Where are the best live music venues in New Orleans? Especially for genres that originated from the American south, like jazz or Blues.
39:25 What should a group of adults do on Halloween night to celebrate?
40:54 Describe your favorite New Orleans neighborhood in three words!
42:16 Can you talk about the VA in New Orleans?
44:41 What is the best way to get to see inside some of those historic homes?
47:42 What’s being done about current infrastructure problems, including clogged storm drains?
51:04 Favorite local beer?
54:00 What’s the best thing and the worst thing about living in
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