I will be traveling to New Orleans soon. Mostly business but I’ll have evening free. Any recommendations for shops that I should visit?
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Hit up Pat O Brien’s for a Hurricane or Lafitte's Blacksmith shop for a drink. As said only cigar shops now
In the Qtr. As a native from New Orleans best advice is to keep your wits about you and stick with the crowded areas. Also packing some heat isn't a bad idea either. I Don't know what your accommodations are but the Monteleone and Royal Sonesta are worth the extra expense.
I hope you have a great time.
In the Qtr. As a native from New Orleans best advice is to keep your wits about you and stick with the crowded areas. Also packing some heat isn't a bad idea either. I Don't know what your accommodations are but the Monteleone and Royal Sonesta are worth the extra expense.
I hope you have a great time.
Don’t get off the beaten path, and carry!
Yeah just pay attention to were you are. The locals can be a bit crazy i blame the food too much of a good thing. And one thing the rough parts of town often butt up against fancier bits so pay attention and enjoy one of the most fun cities anywhere. Also if you pay you and you're friends can be a parade
Mayan imports is a good little shop on Magazine St. it’s uptown so you’ll need transportation of some sort. You can take an Uber if you’d like the direct route. Or… You could take the streetcar (the green ones) from Canal St in the quarter & ride it to 7th & St Charles. From there it’s a few blocks walk up 7th St to Magazine. Head towards the river, (possibly north, we don’t use cardinal directions here) or map it. I recommend the streetcar because it’s a fun way to see some of the city & it’s only a buck & a quarter (bring exact change). Do Not go the wrong way on 7th! You’ll end up in Central City & bad things might happen.
Mayan has a decent selection of pipe tobacco & a great selection of cigars. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. There’s a few tables inside & a few more outside to sit & enjoy a smoke. You can get a to go beverage at one of the bars nearby & bring it to the shop if you like. If you get hungry, Joey-K’s is a top notch, no frills New Orleans restaurant & they’re across the street.
There’s a few other tobacco shops that carry pipe tobacco, but they’re in Metairie. If I hear of any others, I’ll post or dm you. Enjoy your time here!
Mayan has a decent selection of pipe tobacco & a great selection of cigars. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. There’s a few tables inside & a few more outside to sit & enjoy a smoke. You can get a to go beverage at one of the bars nearby & bring it to the shop if you like. If you get hungry, Joey-K’s is a top notch, no frills New Orleans restaurant & they’re across the street.
There’s a few other tobacco shops that carry pipe tobacco, but they’re in Metairie. If I hear of any others, I’ll post or dm you. Enjoy your time here!
Thanks for the info everyone. I'll stick to the areas recommended. I'm not one to go exploring in a strange city...hell I don't explore in Philly and I grew up going there. Thanks again.
Hit the beautiful Roosevelt Hotel for their signature Sazerac cocktail.
You can enjoy your pipe on many open patios.
And Frenchmen Street for music.
You can enjoy your pipe on many open patios.
And Frenchmen Street for music.
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When exactly will you be in New Orleans? Our next pipe club meeting is on Nov. 30.
There were some good suggestions and Mayan Imports on Magazine St. is good but for pipe smokers the best place is Mayan Imports, 3540 18th St. in Metairie. (If you are flying into New Orleans you basically have to go through Metairie to get to New Orleans.)
There were some good suggestions and Mayan Imports on Magazine St. is good but for pipe smokers the best place is Mayan Imports, 3540 18th St. in Metairie. (If you are flying into New Orleans you basically have to go through Metairie to get to New Orleans.)
Figured I'd glom onto this thread instead of starting another "Trip to New Orleans" post.
The Warden has a conference at the convention center from December 9-12. Looks like I'll have at least one full day where I'll need to keep myself occupied while my wife is at the conference. We are staying at the Marriot on Canal Street. How is that area for a non-packing Yankee? Walkable? Looks like the hotel is a couple blocks off Bourbon St.
Looks like Mayan Import is the place. It's a 2-3 mile Uber ride to Magazine St. and a 20 minute ride to the Metaire location, but for pipe smokers, it sounds like Metaire is the place to go.
The Warden has a conference at the convention center from December 9-12. Looks like I'll have at least one full day where I'll need to keep myself occupied while my wife is at the conference. We are staying at the Marriot on Canal Street. How is that area for a non-packing Yankee? Walkable? Looks like the hotel is a couple blocks off Bourbon St.
Looks like Mayan Import is the place. It's a 2-3 mile Uber ride to Magazine St. and a 20 minute ride to the Metaire location, but for pipe smokers, it sounds like Metaire is the place to go.
pretty walkable actually and safe unless you stray into the wrong areas. Which usually are easy to spot if you pay attention or ask the hotel staff about walking and stuff.
Head over to Metairie if you can but the Magazine Street location is ok if you can’t. Just use common sense
And especially after 7:00 pm
Keep your head on a swivel in the French Quarter “Bourbon Street”
and check with your Hotel Desk daily and you should be fine.
And especially after 7:00 pm
Keep your head on a swivel in the French Quarter “Bourbon Street”
and check with your Hotel Desk daily and you should be fine.
Been a few years but I stay at the Ritz Carlton and you must have “one” of Pat O’Brians Hurricanes give or take and then grab a Green Fairy from The Old Absinthe House. U.S. dollars don’t work but beads man, beads will see you well rewarded.
Get out of the Quarter once you have seen it. It is filled with drunken tourists most nights who are not "locals", yet everyone thinks we are all crazy. That being said, it can be fun. Pat O's Piano bar is great. Be warned that the Hurricane Cocktail has 3 shots of Bacardi 151 in it. Probably not great for a work night. Same Houston lived upstairs from the Old Absinthe House after the Battle of San Jacinto (A bit of history knowledge there). Mayan Imports and Dos Jefes Cigar Bar are good places and if you get off work early you can walk the loop around Audabon Park and see a bit more of reality. You can ride the streetcar from Canal Street. There is no schedule. It just shows up whenever it wants to. Say hello to the ducks on Bird Island for me. Dinner at Jacques-Imo's would not be terrible either similar to a beer at St. Joe's bar or The Bulldog. You don't need to carry a gat. Just don't be a dumbass and wander out of the Quarter after dark. Most crime is gang on gang. If you want a taxi, you can call United Cabs and talk to a cigarette chain-smoking old lady that sounds like the Crypt Keeper and tell her your street corner and someone will show up to get you. If you land near to lunch time, stop by Crabby Jack's and get the shrimp creole. Best to get there before noon or after 1 or there is a line.
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