The beauty of a city like New Orleans is that everyone is sweating - even the locals that are fully acclimated to 102 degrees with 87% humidity. Lightly patting your glistening brow takes on an air of sultry - even sexy. At least that what I kept telling myself...
My Friday was chocked-full of work, but upon cocktail hour - everyone remembered we were in New Orleans. We headed to Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House. The bartender convinced me as a Bourbon House virgin (go ahead - get your sixth-grade giggling out of the way) that I must have their famous Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch. Not my first draft pick for cocktail hour - but I enjoyed it very much. Think egg nog's lighter, yummier cousin.
If you are wondering what the N'awlins connection is to the distinctly Kentucky spirit, it's an interesting one. Read about it here.
We enjoyed an authentic Cajun dinner at Cochon. Usually I think of alligator in terms of accessories. But as they say - when in the bayou...devoured delicious fried alligator tenders. The pineapple upside down cake dessert may have been laced with crack cocaine. I almost ordered a second. Good lawd!
On Saturday afternoon I hopped on a street car to take in the Garden District and visit my only two retail destinations: Leontine Linens' flagship store and Hazelnut New Orleans.
With our Wedding Belle's upcoming nuptials, what better excuse to pay a visit to Leontine in search of the perfect wedding gift. Mission accomplished!
Thanks to the sweet Brooke at Leontine, who narrowed my focus and provided a much needed glass of water and a lunch spot recommendation.
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My apologies for the poor photography - but I don't have the same photographic flair as Sippycups.
If you think I strolled back to my hotel without picking up a little something for moi - well, you know better.
Hazelnut New Orleans Toile coasters (fabric pictured above)
Love having the reminder of the Crescent City during cocktail hour in City K!
Stay tuned. More at 11.
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11 comments:
I love both those stores!
How fabulous was Leontine?!! I would have died and gone to heaven!
Oh, my. Just look at those linens! The monograms! If one wasn't glistening before from the heat (and if the heat is anything like it is here in Texas, one was!), those linens would do the trick.
So happy you had a fun & festive trip!
That store looks gawgeous! I haven't been to NO in years.
I would definitely have to make a stop at Lucullus in NOLA.
My butt is still trying to recover (i.e., downsize) from my vacation, but as soon as it does, I want to go back to NOLA.
So where did you have lunch?
I am looooving the monograms! Xoxo-BLC
Just checking in and hoping all is well....missing your updates and great stories...you are such a gifted writer!
Ah! Leontine Linens! Wonderful! Glad you had a great trip.
Now, how are you? We've missed you. What have you been up to?
Sounds and looks great. I have not been not NOLA since the hurricane, hoping to get back there soon, such a magical city!
Love your blog AND New Orleans!
I daydream about it :)
I am always amazed at seeing locals opt to eat outside during August- it even SMELLS sweaty when you step outside!
Cocktail hour at the columns is my favorite and, of course, long walks on Magazine.
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