New Orleans, Mandina's, Greek Festival, Erato street cruise terminal

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

 

 

 

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