Post-Katrina Recovery: I recently caught corners of Lakeview and New Orleans East. While Lakeview seemed more affluent and maybe older and more established, it didn't seem like it would have great advantages over NOE that would account for the relative degree to which it appeared that Lakeview was recovered compared to NOE. Is NOE really behind the curve in recovery and if so, why? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2008 - 11 answers

NewOrleansFilter: What should I get for my girlfriend, who is going to New Orleans for the summer? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 9 answers

Can-I-Eat-This-filter: Is this jar of Muffaletta olive salad mix safe to eat? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 24 answers

Weekend in New Orleans with a 15-month-old - need shopping and eating recommendations. [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 1 answers

Can you recommend good books and/or movies about New Orleans? I'm about to move there and want to learn about the city before we arrive! [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 18 answers

Going to be in New Orleans for the next 36 hours. Please recommend to me unique NOLA gifts I can bring back home to my friends and colleagues! [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 29 answers

Tell me about gay bars in New Orleans. [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 7 answers

Did I see a woman playing on a men's basketball team on TV last night (2/15/08) around 8:30 pm ET? I think it was college ball though I could be mistaken, and I think the team was New Orleans. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 5 answers

I think that I'm going to visit New Orleans in a few weeks to enjoy some nightlife and some culture, and also to get dirty, work hard, and help out in any way that I can. Specific questions about my plan inside. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 12 answers

Recommendations for things to see and do for two people who've never been to New Orleans? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 27 answers

RoadTripFilter: 2.5 days in New Orleans, followed by driving to Orlando. We're okay (about 85% set) with the endpoints, but we'd love advice on the road between, both on the road, and on food. Bonus New Orleans tour question at the end. [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 18 answers

Short roadtrip from Memphis to New Orleans. Musical Selections? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 16 answers

How concerned do I need to be about my own safety when I visit New Orleans in early November? I'm a young woman, mostly touring the city alone. [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 18 answers

My immediate family is considering making our holidays vacation a trip to New Orleans to do volunteer work, excavating houses, etc. Problem #1: We have no idea where to start. [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2007 - 8 answers

driving from port arthur to new orleans for my wife's birthday. can anyone recommend craftsfolk, artisans, jewelry or clothing designers along the way which could provide "that special gift" i am trying to find her? im relying on the "hive mind's" sense of "cool." go for it! i'd love to be able to arrive in some small town, check out some small shop and miraculously have that perfect something waiting there for her. any ideas? food suggestions welcome, too.
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 5 answers

Driving cross-country from Southern CA to Atlanta with my best friend to drop her off at graphic design school. What to see? What to avoid? How to budget? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 11 answers

driving from port arthur to new orleans for my wife's 40th. can anyone recommend craftsfolk, artisans, jewelry or clothing designers along the way which could provide "that special gift" i am trying to find her? im relying on the "hive mind's" sense of "cool." go for it! i'd love to be able to arrive in some small town, check out some small shop and miraculously have that perfect something waiting there for her. any ideas?
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 4 answers

Where to find a really good Sazerac in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 2 answers

BigEasyFilter: What interesting things can I get into in New Orleans on Halloween? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2007 - 7 answers

So there's this dress I saw in a New Orleans' dress shop a few years ago... [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2007 - 15 answers

Fun roadtrippy songs that mention the states of Louisiana and/or Alabama (or cities therin) prominently? Bonus: showtunes that do so! [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2007 - 46 answers

Where can I buy pounds of Indian mustard seed (Brassica juncea)? We need it for a phytoremediation project in New Orleans and all of the seed suppliers in our area (NC) don't carry it. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2007 - 4 answers

Help us plan our trip to New Orleans Jazz Fest! [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2007 - 11 answers

I need to find a good dentist in New Orleans. [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 7 answers

I've recently broken off a 2-year relationship and come to New Orleans as a disaster relief worker (housing inspector). I'll be here for 6 months or might move permanently if things work out. I need help finding places to go, things to do and nice people to meet to help take my mind away from the old life and begin anew. [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2006 - 10 answers

I've fallen in love with this rendition of "O Holy Night"[MP3] from last week's episode of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Now I want a whole Christmas album in that style - either already made or individual songs to make a mix. Any recommendations? I particularly like how the song is still totally recognizable and pleasant, despite having lots of soul to it and cool improvisations. Thanks!
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 10 answers

Visiting New Orleans for the first time... need current advice. [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2006 - 22 answers

Why can't I access certain things on New Orleans City-Wide WiFi? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2006 - 7 answers

It was asked pre-Katrina but now I think it's worth asking again: where should a tourist stay in New Orleans nowadays? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 12 answers

What's a creative liquor or other alcoholic beverage to bring to a "Cajun/Creole" dinner party? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2006 - 19 answers

My fiancee and I are thinking about getting married in New Orleans. Advice? Is it still in bad enough shape that this is a bad idea? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2006 - 10 answers

Rebuilding New Orleans: How do I do it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2006 - 11 answers

Jazzfest in New Orleans: tips for a first time visitor? It's been asked before (pre-Katrina) and I've bookmarked all the New Orleans threads, but I'm asking again just in case. [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2006 - 9 answers

What do non-New Orleanians think about the city and the damage? Is it worth rebuilding? Are you really sick of hearing about it? What do people say about it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2006 - 46 answers

Vegetarian in New Orleans. I will be there during Mardi Gras, and need to find some good chow. (The previous question tagged with vegetarian and New Orleans was pretty disappointing). I will be in Jefferson Parish, mainly, and on a pretty tight budget. Also needed- recommendations for good record stores in the Big Easy. I will be there next week.
posted on Feb 22, 2006 - 11 answers

Say you're basically a vegan, and needed to prepare for an extended dairy/eggs-included period... [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2006 - 7 answers

TravelFilter: Any advice for traveling to New Orleans over spring break with college students for a service project? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2006 - 16 answers

Short-term accommodations in New Orleans, preferably home-stay or something budget-friendly? Not your average story. [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2006 - 4 answers

Dear NOLAfites: I have the opportunity to go to New Orleans for 2 weeks in February. The kicker is that I'll have to make it a sort of working vacation... [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2006 - 6 answers

Volunteering and photography in Biloxi/New Orleans - tips and advice? [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2006 - 1 answers

Help me find an authentic King Cake that can be shipped to Chicago. [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2006 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a charity related to rebuilding New Orleans to donate to as a gift to someone that used to live there and was heartbroken by the hurricane aftermath. The Red Cross or United Way seem too big and non-specific. I'd like to give to something with a bit more direct impact on improving things there. Suggestions?
posted on Dec 23, 2005 - 7 answers

I'm a New Orleans resident who's going home the second they let me. I want more than anything to be as helpful as possible in rebuilding the city. What is the city going to need? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2005 - 12 answers

The Red Cross requires a three-week hitch, getting me back two days too late for my calendar. FEMA doesn't want help. I'm told that there are organizations across the country who are looking for volunteers to help with all manner of aid for Katrina victims. I just need a floor to sleep on and three squares, and I'll work 18 hours days feeding dogs or helping people fill out paperwork or cook food or whatever. Can anybody point me to some such organizations?
posted on Sep 13, 2005 - 21 answers

New Orleans is a port. Why not evacuate it by boat?
posted on Sep 3, 2005 - 15 answers

I am looking for a recording of a recent radio interview with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin on radio with WWL's Garland Robinette. The interview took place sometime around 6 or 6:30 am UTC (- or roughly a half hour to an hour ago as I am posting this), and is the most amazing thing I've ever heard from a politician. Some quick-on-the-draw person must have recorded it. [more inside]
posted on Sep 2, 2005 - 41 answers

KatrinaFilter: I don't understand most kinds of violence, but seldom am I as baffled as in this case: why would one fire at a medical convoy performing rescue work, as has reportedly happened in New Orleans? [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2005 - 43 answers

Are there any penalties for those ignoring a mandatory evacuation? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2005 - 17 answers

I am going to New Orleans in October. Can anyone recommend good places to stay and things to do?
posted on Feb 28, 2005 - 19 answers

Speaking of New Orleans, I am going to Mardi Gras with some friends but would like some off-the-beaten-path suggestions for things to do. Stuff like jazz, cemeteries, unique cuisine, etc. (with no major budgetary concerns).

From my memory of MG 2000, Bourbon Street gets pretty old pretty quickly.
posted on Jan 25, 2005 - 4 answers