Trip to New Orleans August 2010

8/18/2010

Lisa and I went to New Orleans for the Louisiana Food Association Trade Show. It was a great show. We brought home lots of samples and new ideas, and met lots of great people from Tony Chachere, Zatarains and Zing Zang. Hey - we even got to meet Chef Paul Prudhomme!

We were also very interested to hear the panel assembled to speak in regard to the state of the seafood industry. Everyone is obviously very concerned over the effects of the BP Oil spill. One thing we got loud and clear ... Louisiana seafood is safe. Probably safer that it has ever been. What a committed, passionate group of people. The panel consisted of experts of Louisiana Fishieries Association, LSU, NOAA, FDA, EPA. You name it.

We stayed at The Monteleone hotel and even caught the Satchmo Music Festival. We enjoyed brunch at the Court of Two Sisters, had a great meal at Port of Call and enjoyed a dinner out with old friends at R& O's on the Lakefront. I am happy to report that we saw some new activity in the form of repairs/rebuilding in the area still devasted by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. The Lakefront/Lakeview area was one area that is slowly rebuilding. What a beautiful part of town, I'm sure it will be beautiful again.

There's art and humor everywhere. As well as real reminders as to water levels and damage from Katrina. This artwork was inside Parkway Bakery that got flooded. One of our favorite restaurants Liuzza's was under six feet of water and they have the water line marked inside the restaurant. So glad so many of these great establishments were able to rebuild.

This was the first time in a long time that Lisa and I were in New Orleans by ourselves, had a few days to just relax and truly enjoy. We filled up on some great food (of course) great music (spent some time in the Frenchman Street area which was just great going from club to club and hearing all kinds of live music), soaked up the history and architecture and took some great photos. God how I love this city.

Where else but New Orleans would you just happen upon a parade going down the street on a random Monday night?

Yep, it was the kickoff of the new Maddon NFL video game that features the Saints. This was the year that the Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts in the Superbowl by a score of 31 to 17. Man!
What a game that was, and it was fun to celebrate the team again in this way.

Complete with floats, beads and bands. Woohoo Geaux Saints!

9 Comments

Laura G. Ferreira

9/21/2010 09:31:22 pm

Good Luck with your new place sounds fabulous! We just moved to St Pete.. we will stop by soon! Rick and Laura Ferreira

J.Le Doux

4/5/2011 06:17:11 am

Born and breed in Nawlins ,

This is real home food .

Today was our 1st trip there .

It won't be our last! Yummy .J.Le Doux

Sheilah Rich

4/7/2011 04:35:41 pm

Hi! I was just wondering, are you going to have a food booth at the Blues Fest this Sunday in St.Pete? We will be coming that day. We are big Tab Benoit fans and have seen him play aobut 5 times. Have met him twice at Skippers in Tampa. We are going to the NOLA Jazz & Heritage Fest in late April; went last yr. too, 1st time for the fest. But have been to N.O. 7 or 8 times. Once for Mardi Gras in '07, and we were there only 24 hours before Katrina hit. We ate at Mothers last yr. I see you have the Ferdi on your menu. I had that last yr. Love Muffalettas too, and think the best are at Central Grocery on Decatur St., and then the Napolean House after that. Anyway, we want to try your food and were hoping you would have a food booth this weekend at the Blues Fest. If not,we will try your restaurant soon. Sheilah

RIC WEIMER

2/29/2012 06:06:43 am

Really enjoyed our time at Ricky P's for the grand Opening on February 18th me and the wife wre dancin in the parking lot, once again we will be regulars . Love love the food and atmosphere.

PCL

3/2/2012 04:38:37 am

Best of luck for the bistro. Born and raised in New Orleans ourselves, we really do miss the food. Who doesn't love those mudbugs or a good sloppy roast beef poboy. (BTW, remember the good old places in New Orleans - Makin' Groceries at Schwegmann's and all the goodies from McKenzie's Bakery; oh and let's not forget Morgus.) For sure, we will be visiting you soon.

LSP

3/11/2012 03:27:05 am

Congratulations, Ricky! We ate at the Bistro last night for the 1st time..will not be our last. We are New Orleans natives and will say that your gumbo is the best we've ever had. the soft shell and catfish po-boys were delicious and authentic...good or better than the best ole seafood restaurants at West End (those that existed before Katrina)!

Steven and Kyu

4/14/2012 05:59:18 am

South Mississippi (sort of like Nawth Nawlns!) here. Can't wait to check you guys out! Interested in brunch, but couldn't find you brunch menu on line. MIght be a good addition to the website!

Kathleen_The Centre link

8/9/2012 11:38:01 pm

Tempt your tastebuds at The Centre's 21st Annual Gourmet Feastival on September 20, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency downtampa Tampa. The Gourmet Feastival features some of Tampa Bay’s most delectable fine restaurants, like Ricky P's Orleans Bistro, and beverage purveyors as they offer succulent samples throughout the evening. The tastings are complemented by an impressive silent auction filled with unique items and a live auction too!
Visit our website at www.thecentre.org for tickets to this great event. All proceeds benefit The Centre and its mission of HOPE, KNOWLEDGE and PEACE OF MIND.
See you at the Gourmet Feastival. Thanks to you Ricky P's Orleans Bistro for participating.

Dianne Allen link

10/6/2017 03:33:07 pm

I just found your blog while looking for the address for your new location. Though I will miss having you near my office, I will be making the trip out to your new location. These pictures brought back such great memories from my many trips to New Orleans. See you soon!

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Rick Parsons was born and raised in New Orleans. Lisa Parsons' connection to this city goes way back as well. Their love and passion for New Orleans is evident in their life and the food they love to cook and share with people.

They love to travel and look forward to each and every trip. They recently renovated a Minnie Winnie Camper and look to hit the road whenever possible.

Trip to New Orleans August 2010

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