Any good places in New Orleans?

[Drac]

Hello all,

Going to be spending New Years in the Big Easy and the kilt will be coming.

Any recommendations for a good Scottish place?

Thx,
Jim

[YoungMan]

Don't know about Scottish places, but it would be a shame if you didn't make it down to Felix's Oyster Bar. It's a great local establishment, especially if you love oysters. The Acme Oyster House is also right across the street with a little more flash and a larger menu. They're both on Iberville.

[Tobus]

My twin brother lives in New Orleans warehouse district and knows most of the good drinking establishments in the area. I asked him about any Scottish themed pubs and he couldn't think of any. He did, though, suggest Finn McCool's in mid-city, which is an Irish themed pub.

Their address and phone number:

3701 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 486-9080

If you're going to be near the French Quarter, you should check out MOTAC. The Museum of the American Cocktail. They hold seminars and stuff all the time. The best bartenders in the country come there and teach people all kinds of wonderful stuff about cocktails. My brother and his wife go to these things frequently and come away with information that you'll never find anywhere else. Secret cocktail recipes, new and exciting products, etc. They get to sample really high-end liquors too. And he's rubbed elbows with people like Freddy Noe of Jim Beam, Mexico's Tequila Ambassador (yes, Mexico actually has an ambassador for tequila), and dozens of other people I've never heard of, but are very distinguished in the world of alcohol. But they have an exhibit in the museum there in New Orleans that's fun to look at.

[Lachlan09]

Is Antoine's still operating ?

[Dirka Skene]

I don't know about any Scottish places, but it would be a shame to visit New Orleans without stopping by Cafe du Monde. It's on Decatur Street at Jackson Square. It's the oldest coffee house in New Orleans and they have the best beignets and coffee with roasted chicory. They're open 24/7, so after all the New Year festivities and drinks, the cafe will be super busy. Oh, people run small businesses out of their parlors on Burbon Street so keep an eye open for interesting stuff. Last time I went I found a woman offering 10 minute foot massages for $5.

[piperdbh]

Enjoy some beignets for me, and remember to post the pics!

[Zardoz]

Don't know about any 'Scottish' places, but the Crown & Anchor over in Algiers Point is pretty cool.