On our way to New Orleans and our flight’s delayed by fifteen minutes. Just enough time to whip out an unplanned blog post.
Who knew that Orlando International had a Krispy Kreme?
I’m a little ticked off because I forgot the little wire thing that connects my camera to my laptop. It wouldn’t be a big deal except I sort of made an idiot of myself getting a snap of the “Hot Donuts Now” sign and, now… no picture on the blog.
I asked Tariq if he wanted me to get him a donut, but he said no. And by “no,” he meant, I’m not going to submit to your suggestion that I pollute my body with that filth.
Please don’t argue with me, I’ve known him for eleven years and been his wife for seven of them. I am positive that’s what he meant.
So, you know what? I told him that was fine, but he better not expect to even lick the glaze off of the nondescript white bag they’re going to put them in. Because I’m the one who stood at the counter and let the world know that I love the taste of Krispy Kreme more than I love my pancreas.
(The pancreas is the organ that metabolizes sugar, right?)
I’ve decided that this visit to New Orleans is going to be an “eating” trip. We’re going to visit every little dive that serves authentic Louisiana cuisine in New Orleans from now until next Friday. This is slightly complicated by the fact that I don’t eat pork, and it happens to be in everything considered delicious there.
But, hey, that makes it even more interesting doesn’t it?
It’s New Orleans halal*.
Let the adventure and the indigestion begin.
*Halal is like kosher, but not.
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Sarah Said,
November 22, 2008 @ 1:05 am
I love Cajun food.
I wish I could remember the little place I ate at when I was there. It was delish, but it was a year ago and I never got the name. But you are in for some interesting food, have fun!
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Faiqa Said,
November 22, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
@Sarah: We had Popeye’s last night on the way home. I’m going to ignore that inauspicious start and search out a Cajun restaurant in your honor.
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B.E. Earl Said,
November 22, 2008 @ 1:22 pm
New Orleans is one of my favorite magical places in the world! I can’t verify if any of these places still exist because the last time I was there was a pre-Katrina 2005, but here are my suggestions
Breakfast – Mother’s 401 Poydros Street
Breakfast – Camellia Grill – St. Charles Street (long trolley car trip)
Dinner – Commander’s Palace – Garden District
Muffuletta – Central Grocery or Napoleon House in French Quarter
Lunch/Dinner – Galatoire’s – French Quarter
Jazz – The Spotted Cat – Faubourg/Marigny
Jazz – Preservation Hall – French Quarter
Favorite Bar – Coop’s Place on Decatur in the Quarter.
Coop’s is a dive bar with locals, few tourists and great beer and whiskey. Good food too. Very small, but we always had a good time there. I also loved NO’s version of dba in Fauxbourg/Marigny.
Have a blast!!!
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Allyson Said,
November 22, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
Frog legs!
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Robin Said,
November 22, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
Tariq is funny…I have a mental picture in my head about how that interaction went down….and by the way, your pancreas thanks you for the poison…you just don’t know it yet.
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Faiqa Said,
November 22, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
@Earl: All of those places are still here. We’re going to Mother’s tonight before the Hornets game, Commander’s Palace for brunch tomorrow, and I’m trying to convince everyone to go to the last place on your list. How sweet are you, putting the addresses there for me?!!
@Allyson: I’m totally up for it.
@Robin: He *is* funny and he doesn’t even have to try!
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Poppy Said,
November 22, 2008 @ 10:16 pm
I can’t wait to see food pictures. You’re taking pictures, right?! I live for food.
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Ginger Said,
November 23, 2008 @ 12:07 am
mmmm…I’m hungry for some of those beignets from Cafe Du Monde now!
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Faiqa Said,
November 23, 2008 @ 1:08 am
@Poppy: Taking pictures with the iPhone… stay tuned.
@Ginger: Love. Beignets.
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Avitable Said,
November 23, 2008 @ 8:23 am
Can’t you just take photos with your iPhone and email them to Flickr? That’s what I do. And Tariq doesn’t know what he’s missing!
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hello haha narf Said,
November 23, 2008 @ 8:10 pm
nothing like new orleans. enjoy!
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