When I found out ShiftCon was going to be in New Orleans this year I couldn't wait to go. It is a place I have wanted to visit for awhile now. The history, the uniqueness, and yes the food were all calling to me. My trip was AMAZING and I wanted to share some of my New Orleans adventures with you.
Lets be real, I filled my Insta with lots of food pics. To the point some of my friends asked- Are you doing anything else other than eating? No. I mean yeah, but eating was a big deal. Seriously, you don't go to New Orleans and not go face down in the food.
#BeignetsForDays
The original Cafe Du Monde Coffee Stand was established in 1862 in the New Orleans French Market. Their speciality? Beignets. The most delicious beignets ever. We went to the original stand the first night. Each day we made a special run to get beignets at a satellite location that was attached to our hotel via the outlet mall. We may have gone enough times that the staff knew we were coming. Maybe 😉
The City
Our hotel is located right on the river. My room overlooked the Mississippi and it was mostly a beautiful sight. I say mostly because when the barges are honking at each other in the middle of the night, it's not so pleasant. New Orleans is a city full of character. After everything it has endured, you can feel the spirit and the resiliency in the air. The older buildings, side streets, shops, and garden areas all add their own spice to the Big Easy.
NOLA Food
Guys. Seriously. The food. I didn't come across anything I didn't like. Okay, there was the weird mayo stuff they had to dip the gator in that I didn't like but the rest of the food, yeah even the gator, was delicious. We ate at several different places and stuffed our faces with bbq, cheese, charcuterie, gumbo, jambalaya, and more. Try not to drool on your keyboard looking at these.
“I get way too much happiness from good food.” – Elizabeth Olsen
French Quarter
When visiting the city, the French Quarter is a must. Bourbon Street, Frenchmen Street, the whole place is buzzing with music, laughter, and fun.
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller
My Friends
We may only get to see each other in person once a year, but it's like no time has passed at all. The laughs never stopped and if you ever need an artistic photo of a towel, I know a girl.
“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill
We visited New Orleans a few years ago for the first time. It’s an interesting city full of character and history. We took a really long walk beginning downtown which allowed us to see so much up close. I loved visiting the old cemetery. You are so right, the food is amazing too!
We’ve never been to New Orleans and have always wanted to go!!! The food has always been one of the big selling points, but your pics of the sights are just beautiful! It’s definitely on our list of places we hope to visit soon!
I have never been to New Orleans, but it is on my list of places to go. It seems like such a good time, and I have heard the food there is amazing!
OMG I am so jealous of you right now. Not only did you see city I’ve been dreaming of seeing but you had a great time at a conference. I am beyond jealous right now. what a fun time you had and the food looks so good. I think I put on 5 pounds just scrolling through your feed.
The food is always one best reasons to visit New Orleans! Exploring the city and trying new things must have been so fun!
Yes, we have friends that are from New Orleans. So every couple of years we make a visit. Definitely a fun city.
Oh my goodness that food all looks delicious! I’d probably gain at least 10 pounds if I went to NOLA, fresh bread of anytime is my weakness along with just about anything else haha
I’m drooling! I still dream about Cafe du Monde beignets. Yummm! So jealous. I need to go back!
I loooove beignets! Loved seeing all the food and beautiful places you’ve visited!