Walking around and Crawfish in New Orleans...
Although I have already been in New Orleans 3 times, this one was my first time walking around the streets and doing some sightseeing. I'm used to go to the gym daily and was missing my working out. Heidi asked me if I would like to take a walk through St. Charles Ave. Of course I would! Our 45min walking turned to be an almost 2hr walking, hahaha. I was just taking pictures of the nice houses and asking about everything.
This time, we just walked through St. Charles. We started at the 40th Block and ended in front of the Loyola University and the park. Just at the end, I realized we have been walking quite a lot. I saw the Streetcar and really beautiful houses and buildings. The parades would be going through St. Charles, so today was the last opportunity to see then undecorated until Mardi Gras was over.
I had to say it was pretty cool. But I decided to take a walk daily, doesn't matter the weather, just because I wanted to do some exercise and explore the Garden District.
After works we went to a small nice bar, owned by friends. They were having a Crawfish Boil. What is that? Well, they throw into the pot not just Crawfish and Shrimp, but also potatoes, mushrooms, my favorite - the corn and cajun smoked sausage for eating, and lemon and onions for added seasoning. They cooked it in large pots and put everything in very large sor of tub. You just had to take your tray and take some. It's very tasty, but you have to peel the Crawfish and Shrimp by your own and suck the Crawfish's head.
Ok, next entrees will be about New Orleans, but the Mardi Gras' story has its own blog. It deserves it :)
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A friend works there and we went to meet here. My first impression was that this place was so dark and looked like a cavern, but that was just a impression. I loved this place and came here everytime I'm in the city ever since.
Let's talk about the food here. There's nothing special about it: It's a dive bar with a po-boy shack in the back. They don't have a lot of things on the menu, but what is there is made just right. Well, I went right before Mardi Gras and they had a delicious Crawfish boil!
And now the drinks, they serve different drinks and of course beer which is much cheaper compared to the ones sold in the French Quarter. So you can start drinking here and then move to the French Quarter or just stay here ;)
This place doesn't look fancy at all, I believe the sign outside names this place "Corporation 931", there's no pomp or splash ad. A second weathered sign warns that politicians are not welcome. Perhaps one of the more charming elements is a 70s style pencil or charcoal sketch of the bartender at a younger age, hanging on the wall behind the bar.
The people who work there are very friendly and will smile and engage you in conversation easily. They are down to earth folks, and have no pretense.
This place is 100% New Orleans. Just walk in and take a deep breath, you can smell it. I'll suggest you to visit it if you are in the neighborhood.
