Going to Fairgrounds
 

I'm going to be in New Orleans for work starting next week,and will have some time to go to the Fairgrounds.Any tips on good places to eat and see in town?I'm staying near Metairie.

Hit up:

http://portofcallnola.com/

If you want the best burger in town

Gotta get a roast beef poboy from Maspero's down in the Quarter.

Red beans and Rice or seafood gumbo(or both) at lower level grandstand food stand at FG

Honestly it seems like there's a good place around every corner in the French Quarter, but if you want some higher end dining, Antoine's is really good. Have the alligator bisque to start.

Welcome to Louisiana, Left Bank! Next week is Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, which concludes carnival season.

Lots of things to do, see, & eat in most foreign-feeling city in United States.

World class zoo & aquarium, world famous French Quarter, Jackson Square, beignets at French Market, oysters at Acme Oyster House or Felix's, my favorite Quarter restaurant is Mr. B's Bistro @ 201 Royal, Bourbon Street for its funky atmosphere, Palace Cafe on Canal Street (widest street in North America), St. Charles streetcar...

At track, I enjoy sitting in Paddock Bar (if you can get seat/table). I'm partial to corned beef sandwich & fresh-squeezed lemonade at Fair Grounds.

Laissez les bon temp rouler!

i have heard the seafood gumbo there is splendid.

Directions?

If you want a great sandwich get a Muffaletta sandwich at Central Grocery on Decatur Street in the quarter or a po-boy at Mothers on Poydras street.

Ther is this thing called Google, but since I'm in a good mood despite being at work....

http://www.antoines.com/

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If I get down there, I am eating there. The food looks like it would make a bulldog break its chain.

Once you eat real cajun/creole cooking there, everything being called that elsewhere becomes only a pale imitation.

http://www.restaurantaugust.com/

One of the best restaurants in the world.

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Take a stroll around the beautiful neighborhood that surrounds the track. The people are so friendly and kind.

I'm not bringing my pistol.

You will be safe in the Esplanade area outside the Mystery Street entrance. There is a good French bistro nearby on Esplanade named Cafe Degas. A good po-boy place fairly close to Fair Grounds is Parkway Bakery. Of course, you won't need to go there after getting a corned beef at the track. If you are interested in some Italian desserts, try Angelo Brocato's on Carrollton.

New Orleans is a great restaurant town. FWIW, my favorite is Brigtsen's. Award winning chef and owner Frank Brigtsen is a big racing fan.

http://www.brennansneworleans.com/

shrimp sardoux is sweet

http://www.commanderspalace.com/menu/brunch/

Drago's for char-broiled oysters.

Fisherman's Cove in Kenner.