We went to New Orleans for my 50th birthday, or rather the weekend before my birthday. Just going to post the pictures and note where photos were taken, in case I need to look back for some reason.
We stayed the first night at the Roosevelt Hotel using the Fine Hotels American Express Platinum card credit. I had a Hilton credit and a Fine Hotels credit to use on property, which was nice.
The hotel is historic and definitely older, but pretty nice overall. The pool was awesome. I think I have pic go that later on.
After settling in to the room we went to the Sazerac bar for a sazerac. It was a better rendition than last time we stopped here.
We went to MRB Bar and Kitchen for a late lunch or early dinner.
Brieux Carre Brewery for a drink
Tiki Tock
Wandered along Frenchmen Street a bit and found a band at Cafe Negril
Had a couple drinks and bread pudding for dessert back at the Roosevelt at the Fountain Lounge
Sunday for breakfast we had the brunch buffet at the Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt.
We sat by the pool for awhile after breakfast. The rooftop pool was a really nice spot.
We took the trolley down to Harrah's casino.
We took a pedicab from Harrah's to the Erin Rose bar for sandwiches form Killer Po Boys.
We had a late check out from the Roosevelt and some Fine Hotels credits to burn, so we had a drink at the Sazerac bar before checking out and heading to the Hyatt Centric.
Spacious rooms at the Hyatt Centric.
We wandered around a bit stopping at Sneaky Pete's, Chart Room and saw a first line.
Beach Bum Barry's Latitude 29
We had dinner at Peche. Took an Uber there and back. The food was excellent!
tuna crudo
brabant potatoes
whole fish
fried brussel sprouts
Monday morning we had a brunch reservation at Brennan's. The courtyard seating area was very charming.
fried chicken salad
The food was excellent as well. I had eggs hussarde. I'd definitely go back.
inside Brennan's
We took the trolley over to the Word War II museum and spent a couple hours there.
We had a late lunch at Cochon Butcher
drinks at Court of Two Sisters
Bought tickets in advance for Peroration Hall which was great fun in a very intimate room.
Walked over to Jewel of the South for a couple drinks.
toro bites
I had the scalibut, which is a special dish here
bluefin tuna
On Tuesday, our last meal was at Cafe Fleur de lis. Very solid and walking distance from the hotel.
After breakfast we went back to the Hyatt, packed up and took an Uber to the airport. I should note, the New Orleans airport has been redone since our last visit and is quite nice now.
Overall we had an enjoyable trip. There weather was really nice the first couple of days and was chilly and cold the last day, Monday.