Being a Tourist In My Home Town

I spend so much time living, breathing and writing about West Bank real estate that sometimes I forget one of the most unique cities in the world lies just a few short miles from my front door.  So it was fantastic to spend Saturday night in downtown New Orleans on date night with the hubby and another couple of friends.

We started with cocktails at a downtown loft, just down the street from Lucy’s, an iconic New  Orleans bar that is great for people watching.  Sitting on the rooftop patio, we could see other downtown dwellers outside on their patios too…grilling dinner, visiting with friends or just enjoying the evening breeze.  Note to self:  a small loft might be just the ticket to keep any of the kids from moving back home.

The wonderful thing about downtown New Orleans is that it’s so easy to get from place to place without the need for a car or cab.  So, we strolled past the Piazza d’Italia on our way to Harrah’s Casino Theatre to see a live performance by Leon Russell.  Great show, but Leon has no (as in zero, zip, nada) personality and the only words he spoke the entire evening were "Thank You".

The casino on a Saturday night is jam packed with suckers gamblers, so we made a quick exit after the show and walked over to check out the bar at the newly opened Ruth’s Chris Steak House in the Harrah’s Hotel.  I’m very happy to see a Ruth’s back in the city, since I absolutely detest driving through all of the Metairie traffic to get the single location that’s been open since the storm. 

I had not been to either the new hotel or the Fulton Street Plaza, and I was blown away by what a good job the architects and planners did of making the outdoor space so inviting.  Surrounded by great landscaping, lighting, and cool sculptures, sitting outside on a warm May night was very enjoyable indeed. 

I’m still working on my nighttime camera skills…

Sometimes you just need to be a tourist in your own hometown.

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