New Orleans the Pearl of Great Price….Bravo!

NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans at night. Music runs down Bourbon street grabs a partner swinging them to a new groove. New Orleans you little jewel thing, sparkly and smooth, grandeur swirling up with rice and beans.

new orlean bourbon street

New Orleans— my mouth was dragging on the sidewalk, tease joints, moonshine, antique shops, cafe du monde, cars flashing by like stars on the go-go and it wasn't even a Saturday night. Bourbon Street and I stayed together about five minutes, but the street next over kept me for miles.

Royal Street and I felt more at home, I licked the windows declaring the inside filling delicious.

Ritz in New Orleans

Majestic stands alongside of down to earth, New Orleans does not know a stranger. Something for everyone.

jambalaya

road show

gumbo

magazine street

trolly car new orleans

The Pearl Oyster bar

the garden district new orleans

The Garden District, lovely old homes, windows that are from the floor to ceiling due to a door tax that was once imposed. Architectural Victorian detail, Greek revival and Italianate homes which was my favorite, abounds. Brick sidewalks, shady streets and wrought iron fences. A stroll was what we needed after long hours of driving.

sucre new orleans

Sucre, a taste of France Macaroons piled high. 

iron gate the garden district new orleans

We were in New Orleans a mere eighteen hours, a few of them I slept. New Orleans is on my list to visit again, I wish there was a Trevi Fountain like in Rome, so I could have thrown three coins into it.

French style toile curtain

French antique louis sixteenth chair

New Orleans with street names that I have only read about… Canal Street, Bourbon Street, Royal Street, Magazine street…. Magazine street while I think it should be called, "Corey's Street". I'll leave it at that and let your imagination tell you what this street holds.

perch

We went into a few shops, PERCH was one of them. It has a mix of old and new, with a fabulous twist of style, a perfect blend of elements, clever, refreshing and unique. 

The owners of Perch and their blog.

I had wanted to see Tara Shaw's shop but time did not permit. Another reason to return… that and to have breakfast at the Cafe du Monde.

the big easy

new orlean jazz

nola new orlean

nola new orlean

nola

Nola's New Orlean

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The highlight of our oh to short stay in New Orleans was the NOLA Restaurant.

A classic bistro fare, flair and fanfare; Loud, inviting, aroma…edible perfume, two levels, brick building, a gazillion people serving with catching enthusiasm… I wanted to put on an apron and be part of the team work, or at least take photos of the hardworking, creative style, all day and night long.

Shrimp and grits

We had shrimp and grits. D–E–L–I–C–I–O–U–S! Why I never have had grits I do not know… Emeril's grits made with cream OH MY GOD! The maple hint spicy garlic shrimp Cajun touch?

Emeril I do not know you but I love you. Maybe we could do a little trade? I'll take some photos of you, or take you brocanting, or have you over to play cards and I won't cheat, and you can share your recipe with me? Is it a deal?

You know what…. Emeril makes me want to own a TV. I have been missing out, missing out big time.



Comments

33 responses to “New Orleans the Pearl of Great Price….Bravo!”

  1. Stephanie H.

    You were in my town! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  2. Corey, it all sounds TOO delicious & exhilarating. thank you

  3. Alright, that does it! Now, where did I put my credit cards when I returned home the other day??? 😉
    I am floating – right over to the Big Easy!
    Merci beaucoup for the lift.

  4. One of my favorite cities! I was there for several days at a conference some years back where I had the humbling pleasure of meeting Desmund Tutu and and was given a delightful tour of the Garden District by a dear friend’s aunt who had been in many of the homes in her time. Helen was gracious as we walked the blocks, visited a cemetery where her family members were laid to rest, in the interesting way in needs to be done here, and a late lunch at an out of the way cafe. She also took me antiquing in some shops she knew of beyond Tulane. I wonder if they survived Katrina. I went early my last morning to Cafe du Monde for breakfast, sitting among locals having breakfast before work, and experiencing this remarkable city awakening – just hours after it had finally gone to sleep. Pralines that I bought to bring home – and ate before I ever left my hotel room.
    I didn’t mean to take up so much space, but, New Orleans is a place that will always be special to me and has me determined to go back. Thank you Corey.

  5. It’s so funny. I’ve been to New Orleans. Corey has been to New Orleans. I saw one thing, she sees another. Looking at these pictures I’m wondering were we even at the same New Orleans????
    What she sees are things that I totally missed-

  6. Ah, Magazine Street must be antiques row.
    Sounds like you had a wonderful time and that shrimp looks out of this world.

  7. Really gorgeous photos! I really want to visit New Orleans! Thank you for sharing in your beautiful blog. I warmly invite you to visit me at my blog anytime. Hugs, Gwyn 🙂

  8. le petit cabinet de curiosites

    I want to go to New orleans !!! It seems so great ! I’m near by you

  9. martha in mobile

    Yes, you are definitely the Royal Street (for your upscale days) and Magazine Street (for your brocante days) type! I love New Orleans (or as we say in this part of the Coast: Nu Awlins). I hope you get back soon!

  10. I would love to visit New Orleans. I am trying to talk my husband into it. He has been a few times already-with the boys… so I think its my turn now!!! And, I have read about so many cute shops & the food- and now the Garden District Oh MY! I am going to have to send you an Emeril Cookbook-but he is by no means a vegetarian. But he does do some great stuff-BAM! (Thats what he says when he seasons something!)

  11. For our one year anniversary we went to New Orleans and it was delicious. It was pre-Katrina and at the time they had a weekend market of produce, craftsmen, and clothing and I splurged and got some amethyst earrings and everytime I see them and think of our sweet visit I Thank the Lord for New Orleans. Well, I have my crew ready to come to Marburger. God be with y’all on our Road Trip.

  12. Shelley Noble

    “…I licked the windows declaring the inside filling delicious.”
    Corey! Even in English, you express yourself as though you were so very FRENCH! Marvelous!
    And, Emeril should give you a lifetime pass to eat in his bistro after those photos posted here! Vaowow!

  13. I was in NO last summer, so i’ve happily anticipated your take on it. Corey, you have not disappointed. You’ve gone straight to the heart–can’t wait for more.

  14. Jeanette M.

    Great place – you must go back. What I’m hoping you can tell me is where you took that photo of the “Road Trip” tshirt. My daugher just helped a girlfriend move from NO back to Phoenix and they drove and I would love to get them those shirts.

  15. Corey the restaurant pictures are delightful! Blessings, Kimberly

  16. Corey I love your stories!

  17. Betty Parker

    Corey, New Orleans has a piece of my heart.
    My son and his family live there. I shared a “Katrina” post on the 4th anniversary.
    www.bcpmylife.com
    Changed by a storm – Aug. 23, 2009

  18. Nawlins’ is fantastic. I lived there for 7 years (that was long enough) and now I’m just a few hours drive away. I really must make that trip down memory lane. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

  19. I’ve only been to New Orleans once and it was magical. My husband and I were there for the World’s Fair in 1984 with a group from his work. The first place we went was to the Pearl for gumbo and jambalaya! Your photos make me want to make a return trip sometime soon. 🙂

  20. We lived there for almost 3 years before moving to France. I left a little piece of my heart in New Orleans and I go back every year to visit friends.
    Your photos capture wonderful little snippets of its character and soul. Love it!

  21. Sue McGettigan

    Oh I do LOVE N’awlins! Cajun & Creole food and music, the French Quarter, the market, paddle boats on the river, the Cafe du Monde in the wee hours of the morning, and those magical streets of antique stores 🙂
    Stop by in Los Angeles for a tea party on your way back through, OK?

  22. I am devastated. You are in New Orleans and you have not contacted me (in Baton Rouge)?………………..
    🙁
    I have been soooooooo busy lately, new job, new grandaughter, visiting relatives, aching neck…..
    My email is:
    ashbaugh-vlosky@cox.net
    My home phone is:
    225-763-6330
    I have a ton of relatives here but it’s never too late to have more!
    Denese

  23. Oh Good Grief! You’re not here. You just want to be here!!
    Big Sigh.
    Now the million people on your blog know my contact information…. Oh well, that’s okay because if they’re all at least 1/2 as fabulous as Corey, they’ll be worth meeting.
    If you can convince your husband to come.. DO.
    After October 15, the weather is livable.
    I’m sorry I’ve been absent Corey. I have a new granddaughter, a new job, and an aching head!
    denese

  24. you’ve never had shrimp and grits before?? oh dear – I have several recipes if you’re interested.
    yum

  25. Corey, did the City of New Orleans pay you to paint such a rich vibrant image of it to enthrall and tempt in future visitors…?!

  26. Some of my favorite places and memories; South Carolina and New Orleans. Your link to Doris Day’s 3 coins was touching, surprisingly….memories of childhood i guess. Enjoying your journey.

  27. So happy you are having a great time Corey! Your dear package arrived for me this week ~ just the sweetness I needed. Thank you so much Corey.

  28. Ellen Cassilly

    Corey, I loved seeing new Orleans through your eyes. Every Easter we made pilgrimages to NOLA to visit family. I LOVE the images of the woman in the kitchen with the plates in front of her. E

  29. Dear Corey,
    I don’t know if you had time to look closely at the Perch blog that you posted in your New Orleans reflections, but they have a series of posts RE displaying nudes – it reminded me of your bathroom decoration dilemma… did you put up thoses male nudes drawings?
    http://perchneworleans.blogspot.com/search/label/nudes%20in%20interior%20design

  30. Corey, Isn’t NOLA a beautiful old jewel, I love Emeril’s & NOLA, the food is Fabulous. The next time you should try Commander’s Palace it’s where Emeril got his start, also fab. I love this city, I’ve visited three times but have a different view through your eyes. Thank you. Enjoy your continued journey. Be safe.

  31. Wow, how cool Corey! I have ALWAYS wanted to go to New Orleans. Someday for sure. You make it look wonderful.
    🙂

  32. Bob Gratrix

    Hi Corey-
    Your wish, “New Orleans is on my list to visit again, I wish there was a Trevi Fountain like in Rome, so I could have thrown three coins into it.” , is granted, well sort of. Next time check this out-
    Visit the American Italian Renaissance Foundation’s Museum and the Piazza d’Italia, a replica of the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
    Bob

  33. Tongue in Cheek

    Oh I will! Thanks, Corey

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