051103 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Heading to New Orleans in march. My wife and I are staying in the French Quarter for two nights. We both have never been to New Orleans before. Are there any restaurants that are a must stop? Also we will be about 4 blocks from a Harrah's Casino. I plan on playing a few small tournaments and maybe some 1-2 ring games. Any advice/reviews of their poker room. Lastly forgot to mention that two of are friends are going with us. So if there are any fun group events in New Orleans those would be helpful also. After this we are going on a cruise. I have read that the casino on most cruise ships only has pot limit games. I will play these if I dont have another option. Anyone that has cruised with carnival please clear this up for me if I am wrong. If I posted this in the wrong forum I apologize. Link to post Share on other sites
AcesUp46 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Heading to New Orleans in march. My wife and I are staying in the French Quarter for two nights. We both have never been to New Orleans before. Are there any restaurants that are a must stop? Also we will be about 4 blocks from a Harrah's Casino. I plan on playing a few small tournaments and maybe some 1-2 ring games. Any advice/reviews of their poker room. Lastly forgot to mention that two of are friends are going with us. So if there are any fun group events in New Orleans those would be helpful also. After this we are going on a cruise. I have read that the casino on most cruise ships only has pot limit games. I will play these if I dont have another option. Anyone that has cruised with carnival please clear this up for me if I am wrong. If I posted this in the wrong forum I apologize.Spring break? Link to post Share on other sites
Pivvy2001 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I will be in NOLA in March. Hadn't thought about casinos. I will second the question about whether they are worth going to..... Link to post Share on other sites
051103 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 yea spring break. Link to post Share on other sites
gatortom64 1 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Paging JC Alvarado, your New Orleans story please.... Link to post Share on other sites
Chet Chetterson 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Why are none of you in New Orleanes today? that's the bigger question Link to post Share on other sites
suicideking 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Heading to New Orleans in march. My wife and I are staying in the French Quarter for two nights. We both have never been to New Orleans before. Are there any restaurants that are a must stop? Also we will be about 4 blocks from a Harrah's Casino. I plan on playing a few small tournaments and maybe some 1-2 ring games. Any advice/reviews of their poker room. Lastly forgot to mention that two of are friends are going with us. So if there are any fun group events in New Orleans those would be helpful also. After this we are going on a cruise. I have read that the casino on most cruise ships only has pot limit games. I will play these if I dont have another option. Anyone that has cruised with carnival please clear this up for me if I am wrong. If I posted this in the wrong forum I apologize.Group naked twister? Link to post Share on other sites
GeneralGeeWhiz 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 ?????????? Link to post Share on other sites
dna4ever 2 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Why are none of you in New Orleanes today? that's the bigger questionlooks like he may have 'dodged a bullet' by not being there today for the mardi gras kickoff festivities....NEW ORLEANS -- Six people were shot along the Mardi Gras parade route in uptown New Orleans on Tuesday, and police arrested two suspects, according to police and emergency officials.Young said several New Orleans police officers were nearby when the shootings happened, so officers were able to quickly catch the suspects. Officers also recovered three guns at the scene, Young said Link to post Share on other sites
Wandigo 1 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Be prepared to get mugged. Link to post Share on other sites
Freddec 0 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Heading to New Orleans in march. My wife and I are staying in the French Quarter for two nights. We both have never been to New Orleans before. Are there any restaurants that are a must stop? Also we will be about 4 blocks from a Harrah's Casino. I plan on playing a few small tournaments and maybe some 1-2 ring games. Any advice/reviews of their poker room. Lastly forgot to mention that two of are friends are going with us. So if there are any fun group events in New Orleans those would be helpful also. After this we are going on a cruise. I have read that the casino on most cruise ships only has pot limit games. I will play these if I dont have another option. Anyone that has cruised with carnival please clear this up for me if I am wrong. If I posted this in the wrong forum I apologize.pretty much around every cornerfood in NOLA is the best ever imo Link to post Share on other sites
mtdesmoines 3 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Heading to New Orleans in march. My wife and I are staying in the French Quarter for two nights. We both have never been to New Orleans before. Are there any restaurants that are a must stop? Also we will be about 4 blocks from a Harrah's Casino. I plan on playing a few small tournaments and maybe some 1-2 ring games. Any advice/reviews of their poker room. Lastly forgot to mention that two of are friends are going with us. So if there are any fun group events in New Orleans those would be helpful also. After this we are going on a cruise. I have read that the casino on most cruise ships only has pot limit games. I will play these if I dont have another option. Anyone that has cruised with carnival please clear this up for me if I am wrong. If I posted this in the wrong forum I apologize. http://www.harrahsneworleans.com/casinos/h...ker-detail.htmlHarrah's New Orleans offers 20 poker tables, including several exciting varieties of poker that are suited to the recreational poker player as well as the seasoned veteran of the game. Pull up a seat and enjoy an exciting game of poker. We have some of today's most popular games, like No Limit Texas Hold'Em. And in May, we hosted World Series of Poker Satellite Events, including single, super and mega-satellite days that led up to the WSOP Circuit Championship Event that month. Stop by our Poker Room and try your hand at the non-stop action at the hottest tables in New Orleans. Link to post Share on other sites
Merlopj 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Try the Restaurant "Mothers" over in the business district across Canal from the French Quarter. You might have to wait in line for a bit, but the shrimp and softshell crab po'boys are incredible (and HUGE). The etoufee is real nice too. Otherwise, eat anywhere like Freddec suggested. have funP Link to post Share on other sites
jfgonzales 0 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Anybody know of a tournament schedule for Harrah's? Going to the NYG-NO game and would like to play something after but can't find any info.Nando Link to post Share on other sites
TheWynn 0 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Though you may be 4 blocks away from Harrah's. I wouldn't recommend walking. Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Jambalaya! Link to post Share on other sites
051103 0 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 They dont have many tournaments. Your best bet is playing 1/2 or 2/4. The people playing are cool but the dealers are d-bags for the most part. Also be prepared to pay a six dollar tip every dealer change (I dont know if this is a standard rate most places). When I went their was a guy flipping quarters for 1k a piece. He ended up winning around 16K and then came to our 2/4 and set to my right . He played extremely loose. It made for a very interesting game. On another note its fine to walk to the casino during the day but if you are going at night. Either have a friend go with you our a taxi or trolley. And definilty eat at Mother's(thanx for the suggestion Merlopj) and get their Fergi special. Link to post Share on other sites
jfgonzales 0 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 They dont have many tournaments. Your best bet is playing 1/2 or 2/4. The people playing are cool but the dealers are d-bags for the most part. Also be prepared to pay a six dollar tip every dealer change (I dont know if this is a standard rate most places). When I went their was a guy flipping quarters for 1k a piece. He ended up winning around 16K and then came to our 2/4 and set to my right . He played extremely loose. It made for a very interesting game. On another note its fine to walk to the casino during the day but if you are going at night. Either have a friend go with you our a taxi or trolley. And definilty eat at Mother's(thanx for the suggestion Merlopj) and get their Fergi special.Thanks for the info. I'm gonna look up Mother's now since it's been recommended quite a bit.Nando Link to post Share on other sites
herly33 1 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 make sure you hit up an Absinthe bar while your there Link to post Share on other sites
StrippersNBlow 0 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Paging JC Alvarado, your New Orleans story please.... JC Alvarado gets mugged in New OrleansYeah, don't walk. There's a lot of blacks in New Orleans. Link to post Share on other sites
jfgonzales 0 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 They dont have many tournaments. Your best bet is playing 1/2 or 2/4. The people playing are cool but the dealers are d-bags for the most part. Also be prepared to pay a six dollar tip every dealer change (I dont know if this is a standard rate most places). When I went their was a guy flipping quarters for 1k a piece. He ended up winning around 16K and then came to our 2/4 and set to my right . He played extremely loose. It made for a very interesting game. On another note its fine to walk to the casino during the day but if you are going at night. Either have a friend go with you our a taxi or trolley. And definilty eat at Mother's(thanx for the suggestion Merlopj) and get their Fergi special.I played $3/6 Limit for a couple hours and the rake was standard. Didn't pay every 30 minutes. Just letting peeps know for the future.Nando Link to post Share on other sites
Scriptpro727 0 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I spent a 3 day weekend down there 3 weeks ago. Couldn't disagree more with most comments about the safety of the city or the niceness of the dealers at Harrahs. New Orleans is now a clean, beautiful city that's really trying hard. Sure, like in any big city I'm sure you can find trouble. But unless you're just an oblivious drunk I can't see much danger. Mother's is wonderful. Also for happy hour there is a bar called Luke across from the intercontinental Hotel that has oysters on the half shell for $3.00/ dz & half price drinks. Two dozen oysters & 2 saffire martinis for $15 is impossible to beat anywhere. Stay away from Burbon St. Redneck central. Harrahs is a full Vegas style casino. All table games with full Vegas odds. Poker room is nice, dealers were nice, rake is $6 every dealer change. Players were friendly & very average. For a steak, Emeril's restaurant Delmonico is top drawer. I live on the east coast so Vegas is a little hard to get to. New Orleans is inexpensive, uncrowded & well worth the visit. Link to post Share on other sites
Merby 3 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 New Orleans is sinking Link to post Share on other sites
antistuff 0 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 by far my favorite city i have yet visited. the trick is to get into a drunken stupor and wander around the whole time aimlessly. interesting things of the most unexpected kinds will just find you somehow. Link to post Share on other sites
Merby 3 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 New Orleans is sinkingNever mind the above link: here's the better version -- the killer whale tank version: Link to post Share on other sites
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