Knife related sight seeing in New Orleanss

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Do any of you have any suggestions for any knife related sight seeing (stores, museums, etc.) for New Orleans. I will be visiting with my wife and kids over Christmas. Any restaurant recommendations would be greatly appreciated too, especially if they are inexpensive. Thanks.

Have a great holiday season!

Phil
 
Where in New Orleans will you be?

The Camillia Grill: Stunning Omlets and the Chocolate Freeze milkshake is great.

Port of Call: Might just be the best burgers in New Orleans. They come with a baked potato as a side.

Fiorellas's: Great Fried Chicken.

St. Charles Tavern: Open 24 hours a favourite of the New Orleans Police. I love the Chicken Fried Stake smothered in Country Milk Gravy.

All of these places are very good (I think so anyway) and some of them look like dives (they're not, at least not really) :)

-- for a change --

Angeli's: Nice light food. amazing salads. Your body will thank you... :)

Louisana Pizza Kitchen: Wood fired pizzas, again, a nice change up.

There weren't really any knife shops in New Orleans, but Alpine knives is in Jefferson Parish.
 
Wow, where to start.....
Where are you staying? Hopefully near where you want to go as parking and driving this time of year are crazy!

There are tons of antique shops in the quarter, mostly on Royal. Most have some blades to peruse. Wish I could remember names. One is particular, just a block or two from St. Louis Cathedral has a huge collection of weapons, blades and firearms. Easy to find, check out the displays as you window shop. Ask in one place and they will give good directions. The Cabilldo right on the Square is also excellent.

Shopping! Just hit the quarter and the French Market. Be sure to try a mufaletta (Italian sandwich) at the Central Grocery for me!

One of our favorite cities. Enjoy the Big Easy Cher!
 
While you're in the Quarter, make sure you stop in to that cathedral. Even if you're not religious at all, you have to go inside. The architecture is absolutely breathtaking.

There's also an Italian restaraunt called Bella Luna right near the river. The food and service is fantastic. Truly top shelf dining, but not cheap. Then of course there's Emeril's. While he might be from Fall River Mass., his restaraunts really are fun and the food is great.

John
 
I remember Bourbon ST and the tattoo parlor and that's about it about 28 and 29 years a go
did two Marti Graws <spelling :rolleyes:
I had a lot of fun there :eek: :)
but watch the not so girls (Trans) pick pockets and Gay Bars :barf: :barf:
 
Thanks for all the recommendations. We are staying in the French Quarter for part of the time so we will have a look at the antique shops. We'll try to keep the weight gain to a minimum. I think we will only venture out on Bourbon Street during daylight since we have the kids with us.

Thanks again. Have a great holiday season.

Phil
 
Ralph and Kacoos is a good place to eat. Pat O'Brian's for the Hurricanes. Bourbon St. should be off limits to the family after hours.

My son's band just played Bourbon Street a month ago. Reminded me of why I stayed away for 30 years.

Personally, I don't much care for Naulins. Never have. Growing up in other parts of Louisiana, we avoided it like the plague. Do what the others have recommended. Cafe Du Monde for a light breakfast of coffee and beinets(sp?)

Craig
 
:( what I said didn't sound right me thinks it will get changed. :confused:
have a great time
yes the night time is not a place for the Kids there.
and remembering Bourbon Street it was ok for a 18-19 year old Navy swab
but I don't need nor desire to make anymore memories there. :)
 
I'm a new guy here, but I lived in Nawlins for about eight years. For a really nice
little place to sneak out to for you and the wife. After you put the kids to bed :D , Go down to Tony Morans (good food, little pricey) for just drinks and the Bannanas Foster. They make it at your table for you(flambe) great treat and delicious. Good spot for lunch, Mothers up on Poydras, in the CBD(Central Business District, right above the Quarters) , if you like roast beef, get the Debri
Po-Boy, good stuff. And for a good burder(French Quarters), try the Fatted Calf, Big juicey burgers, with some specailty burgers(sounds wierd, but the peanut butter burger is great. Another good place, and fine for the kids during the day or early evening is Poppy's Grill, both of these last two are on St Ann, if I remember right. Not really that much for blades that I remember, I second the place on Royal, antiques and some odd stuff, pretty cool though, and as I recall, the prices weren't completely ridiculous.
Hope you have a good time, I miss New Orleans, had a great time there.
Jon
:)
 
Yeah, your right, slipped my mind, give old evangeline a pat for me while your there, and for that matter check out the carousel in city park, pretty impressive structure. Man I miss New Orleans. ;)
 
Try the Whisnaut McBride Gallery, I can't remember if its On Royal or Charter St, its in the Quarter Near Canal Street. Pete Whisnaut has some of the finest edged weapons I've ever seen. As for reasonably priced dining, I'd suggest Coop's Place on Decatur Street, great chow! If you get out by the lake front, Deanies Seafood Resturant is the best there is and the prices aren't bad either. I lived in New Orleans for many years, hell I'm gettting hungry just typing this. Feel free to email me for more info if you like.
 
Definetly on the bandwagon there, lots of fuzzy memories at Coops. And for a cool bar, especially if your out fairly late, check out Lafittes Blacksmith shop, usually more of a locals crowd but it's been operating as a bar for over 200 years, just amazing history in it, and a grand piano with bar stools around it and generally good bluesy music going late. Wonder if Johnny Gordons still around?

Jon
 
The last time I hit the Blacksmith shop Frankie Ford was the piano reguler for late nights. For those that don't remember that name, he's the one that recorded "Sea Cruise" back in the early 60's. The last time I saw Johnny Gordon he was playing piano at Lucky Pierres, That was the highest class hooker bar in the quarter in those days. Also, Jeff Cooperman, the owner of Coops is a certified knifeknut. When I made knives on a regular basis he was one of my best customers. So much for my stroll down memory lane...LOL.
 
Thanks again for all the great recommendations. We managed to Fiorella's to warm up and have dinner before taking in a concert in the big cathedral. We also made it to Cafe du Monde for beignettes and to Central Market for a Muffletta. We spent 5 very sobering hours in the The D-Day Musuem but could have spent 7. Did not get to try Mona's where they did rip-off's of the Mona Lisa on the menu. We did find the antique firearms and weapons dealer on Royal, west of St. Peter but never got there when they were open. We had a fantastic time at Preservation Hall on Christmas night. My 5 year old son was sitting in the middle of the front row. The band leader asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. He answered "tall" :)
 
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