Posts by cammy

Visit spots connected to Jean LaFitte, a New Orleans legend, while you’re in town! Jean LaFitte was a 19th century pirate who earned hero status by protecting New Orleans in the War of 1812.  Despite his fame, large chunks of his private life remain hidden in obscurity.  He was born in either France or Saint-Dominique,…

New Orleans is home to a number of popular cocktails, and even if you don’t want to go out right now, you can replicate them in the hotel room! Sazerac This cocktail was first created at a pharmacy on Royal Street, and then fine-tuned at the Sazerac Coffee House.  The key is to use Peychaud’s…

Try food from various African countries at these great NOLA restaurants! Egypt: Torshi Located in St. Roch Market, Torshi serves up Egyptian and Mediterranean food in a comfortable, warm setting.  You’ll see some familiar dishes, such as hummus, baba ganuj, and shawarma.  Don’t miss out on their stuffed grape leaves, and finish your meal with…

New Orleans has some amazing food with a number of specialty dishes, but sometimes you want a classic, All-American burger! Fharmacy Fharmacy’s menu is limited so that they can do what they do better than anyone else.  Get their signature Fharmacy burger with bacon jam, provolone cheese, and a housemade aioli – it’s the best…