Mandina's in New Orleans is BACK!!!
http://www.mandinasrestaurant.com/
{Mr. B's is another one that has finally reopened after Katrina http://www.mrbsbistro.com/ }
Much has changed, but it still is reminiscent of old. Flat screen TVs, now!
I discovered a new festival.
The Bayou Boogaloo Festival!
A couple of music stages were going. Also food (of course) and assorted vendors.
Canoeing on Bayou St John
Some people waiting for a streetcar near the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)
The current exhibit at NOMA
Also happening this weekend was the Annual Greek Festival - Yum! http://www.gfno.com/
Passing by NOMA again...
The streetcar stop near NOMA
Anglo Brocato - YUM http://angelobrocatoicecream.com/
nearby is Venezia
The two make a good combination
Headed downtown - Marriott and Sheraton on Canal Street
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Hilton Riverside
Riverwalk and the Convention Center
Marriott at the Convention Center
Holiday Inn Express Convention Center
Hertz location at Convention Center
Hampton Inn Convention center
Mississippi River Bridge (Crescent City Connection)
Approaching the new Erato Street cruise ship terminal
Erato Street terminal
$14/parking, but directly on top of the terminal.
Old Julia Street terminals are adjacent