Halloween, Part II

Here's a little video from the parade.  The 610 Stompers is a group of guys with ages that range from their 20s to their 60s with all types of professions that love New Orleans and were formed on the one premise of entertaining the world with their "extraordinary moves."  We're sold. Maybe we could talk Matt into joining?

Deviled Egg and Canadian Bacon.  Great last minute costumes if we do say so ourselves.  On actual Halloween Day, we both worked but knew we needed to head out and see what kind of Halloween shenanigans were going on.  We walked down Bourbon Street to the famous local spot Frenchman's Street to see all the action.  Tons of creative costumes and exciting parties. 

We found the guys from Cool Runnings!! Just a little.. err..umm.. not Jamaican.  One of them was from Canada and thought he could bond with Matt due to his hat.  His friends were quick to tell him the Canadian flag on Matt's hat was due to his costume.  

On our way home, we stopped at Big Easy Daiquiri, which is a chain here in the city.  Not focused on their famous frozen beverages, we were mesmerized by this olive and onion infused vodka they use for their DELICIOUS Bloody Marys.  Looks like Matt has a new project.  

 

Halloween

Halloween is a huge deal in New Orleans, so of course there was a parade, and then lots of partying.  We caught our first parade by the Krewe of Boo, which from what I understand is mostly bar and restaurant owners.  It was a ton of fun.

Of course, a marching band.

and dancing girls

Lots of cool floats.

...and funny characters...

Dracula

Alien

a Witch??

one of my personal favorite, a real New Orleans street band.

not...quite...sure???

A Werewolf

Pumpkin man voodoo doll?

Krewe of Boo!

Chuckie and Bride of Chuckie

Dat Dog

We live a few blocks off Magazine St., which is loaded with new and fun places to explore, and Dat Dog is one of them.  This place is a gourmet hot dog place, and if you know Caryn, you know that this is heaven to her (Matt lucked out to find a girl that claims the hot dog as her favorite food...cheap date).  They have a full bar and a great patio.  Check out what we got!!

Caryn stepped out of her comfort zone by about one inch and got a beef dog with bacon and cheddar on it, but she really liked it.

This mouthwatering dog is their Cajun Dog.  It's crawfish sausage smothered in crawfish etoufee, and topped with diced onions and tomatoes...Mmmmm

And the fries...wow, best fries ever...

A Favorite

In a previous post we mentioned a place called the New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood.  We returned to get some food and watch the Cowboys game.  Here is what we got.

These are Boudin Balls with Creole Mustard...and they were amazing!!!

Caryn had the Hickory Bacon Cheese, which she loved, but maintains her favorite is the Baja Burger

Matt got the Shrimpzilla Po-Boy.  Fried shrimp, roast beef debris gravy, swiss cheese, shredded cabbage, and creaole mustard...it was amazing, and we can't go without mentioning those fries...so good!

And they had free soft serve!

Something to get used to

So the liquor laws here are....well, nonexistent.  The bartenders ask you if you want to go cups, they have drive through daiquiri stands, and then there's this...

Wal-Mart has everything...

...and they are slashing prices.

Welcome Home

This is what we arrived to at 3am (she ran out of "M's", that's why there are bows in words).  Thanks Caryn, we love you!!

Sorry, Sorry, Sorry

OK, OK, we've heard you.  We are so sorry we haven't been able to keep up with the blog, but it has been seriously crazy.  Between working 55 hours a week, and trying to get the house together, we have been swamped.  We've barely had time to see one another, and when we do...we usually sleep.  However, we. have been able to go out and find some new places to check out.  We should be able to keep up much better now that we've settled a bit.  Love you all, and miss you too...MCinNOLA

Our Last day in Dallas

We are headed out and a huge thanks to my Mom and Dad for helping us finish the garage sale, and get us loaded.  We left Dallas at 5pm on a Friday...big mistake.  Guest we needed to sit in Dallas traffic one last time.  Anyways, we arrived in New Orleans at our new place at 3am.

Mamma's not thrilled to let her first born go

Saying goodbye to my favorite place ever.

A Big Thanks!

Ok guys, so sorry for not keeping the blog up to date, but we haven't had internet, and things have been very hectic for the first couple weeks.

First and foremost, I have to thank my incredible team at the Renaissance Dallas.  Melissa Cusano made me a farewell meal of Pulled Pork, Cheesecake, and my favorite, Peanut Butter Cookies.  Thanks!

After my last shift we all went out for drinks at Katy Trail Ice House.  

Kristen and Yesy

Me and Johnny B Good

Earl prefers his profile...seriously.

The whole gang!!