I am so excited for the temperature drop this weekend and am craving all the soup, favorites are baked potato and tomato bisque but am open to others. What's everyone's recommendations?!?!

ETA: Looking for restaurants, not types of soup. 🙂

I (44F) will be traveling to NOLA for the first time for Halloween weekend this year, flying in on Friday 10/30 leaving Monday 11/02. I just got myself a ticket to the Endless Night Vampire Ball on Halloween Night, but I'm now starting to feel anxious about it. I will be on my own, and I'm hoping to meet people and have a good time.

I just read an old post from 3 years ago of a couple who only stayed at the ball for 30 minutes as they thought it was very loud and too packed. I spent over $200 for my ticket as I missed the early bird sale, so I'm hoping it's worth the money. Now I'm second guessing myself. I really would have wanted to go to the Anne Rice Halloween Ball but it's sold out and too expensive.

I spent a lot of money on my Halloween outfit, and on this trip alone. I've wanted to visit NOLA ever since reading Interview with The Vampire when I was 12. So, it is quite a special trip.

I'd love to hear from you guys about the Endless Night Ball or other places I could explore if I end up not liking it. Also, if you're also going to the ball, let's meet up for a drink. I'd feel less alone and anxious. 😬

Hey yall, Memphian nurse here!

Give me your unhinged, the places you find gems, the places to dig, the affluent neighborhood thrift spots.

If you want to DM, I will keep it secret, keep it safe.

Let’s see whatcha got!

Planning our next visit and Google shows the Irish cultural museum and coffee house are temporarily closed. Can't find any information on it closing or why. Was wondering if it is in fact closed? And any information on when it will reopen?

Was my favorite Irish coffee ☕

Is it worth it to bring a chair or blanket into the festival? I’m not concerned about being at the very front of the stages.

I convinced the chair to open Spanish 201 for spring 2027 (it's almost never available but I need it), and they said at least 10 people need to sign up. Please, oh please, if the academia gods are out there, will y'all please sign up lol.

Looking to buy whole alligator mainly. Also looking for deer meat, but not a major priority. Any recommendations on sellers?

Have comp rooms at Harrahs Casino, so staying there. Flying in Thursday at 10am and leaving Sunday at 10am. Very quick trip. We've never been here before, very excited!

What's the must to-do in 3 nights/days? We like concerts, drinks, food, and gambling. lol. Don't want to rent a car, hate driving on vacations. Any good river boat tours? Ghost tours worth doing?

NOLA Funk Fest? Don’t be hatin.

We are in our 60s and plan to drive so we can hit a few spots in Mississippi on the way back home. We are looking for a preferably historic hotel to stay in that has a secure on site parking facility. We are ok with paying a daily fee but it must be on site. It seems alot of places we are checking out on line use lots that are several blocks away and not secure. Looking for recommendations.

Found someone. Thanks!

I have tickets for December 2 for David Wimbish. Actually for American aquarium, because he’s opening for them. But I bought them for David. I’m not going to be here now, and I am happy to give them away. I’ll leave this up for a few hours and then pick somebody, assuming there are multiple somebodys that are interested. It’s four tickets, which gets you a table. Tell me why you don’t need another goddamn sermon… David style. 🎶❤️

Hey I have a 12’ deep hole in my yard that I need to fill in. Requires many dumptruck loads of dirt. Soil Quality does not matter. Happy to pay a driver for their time and gas but would prefer to pay little/nothing for soil that contractors etc. need to get rid of anyway.

Got any leads???

Hi!
I have been planning on switching to Mint Mobile from the MVNO I have right now. How good is the network, and the what about the mobile data? I mostly live in Metairie and work in New Orleans, so that is the region I need it working the best.

Is it worth it to bring a chair or blanket into the festival? I’m not concerned about being at the very front of the stages.

Hi! 26 y/o MOH planning my best friend’s bachelorette trip to NOLA. I have never been before so I have no idea what to expect or even where to begin looking. Aiming for July 2027.
It is really a small group, only maybe 5-6 of us. Everyone is 21+. I’m looking for any input, suggestions, advice, etc.

1. What are the best places to look into staying?
   - I would love to be able to book a really great hotel or even a nice AirBNB type of thing, big enough for all of us in one room or a conjoined room if at a hotel, preferably close-ish to Bourbon St. A pool is a really big pull for me bc I know that is where we are hanging out when we are waking up hungover lol, if at hotel- good breakfast included or good spots nearby would be awesome!

2. Best places or “must haves” to eat in NOLA?
   - mentioning food, that is a MAJOR aspect of this trip. i need all of the best breakfast/brunch spots, restaurants for elegant dinner vs more casual dinners, good dessert shops and obviously- the best bars to stop at. anything and everything is welcome. the bride is a huge rock fan, as well as a karaoke lover. we love a good dive bar, but maybe a good club or two for one of our nights out!

3. Best way of transportation?
   - should we plan on booking a rental car or are most things in the area at a walkable distance? how is the safety of uber’s or ride-shares in the area?

4. fun, niche activities?
   - I for sure want to book like a boat ride through the swamp, we wanna see gators and all the wildlife. I would love to be able to book like 4-wheelers or dirt bikes of some sort and go mudding?? is that even a thing there idk. obviously… ghost tours. i need all the best ones. and then just any other fun activities you may have done for your bachelorette or something you want to do in the future?? any ideas are welcome!!

Thank you in advance to anyone willing to answer and share their feedback/advice! This is something I have been so extremely excited to plan!!