I could have sworn that I reviewed this place before…read more I could come here and regale you with facts and figures about this super important place, but I know better. You're not going to read any of that. You probably won't even read this. But guess what? I am a rando with rando tenancies and plan on telling you the real store of the Bonnet Carre. Here are some things you should know: 1. I used to think it was named after lady named Bonnie Carey. Maybe she was Jim's niece or something. What the heck did I know? It wasn't until much later that I learned it's actual named after the hood of a car in England. Why a mud riding spot is named after a car hood is beyond me. I don't make the rules bub. 2. This is a great place to go mud riding. Nuff said. When I was in high school some friends and I met some weird hippy dude in an old CJ. He took us in the woods and didn't murder us. 3. This place saves Nola from flooding. Right now it has also turned the lake brown as heck, but I'll take muddy lake water over 20 feet of water in my office. 4. The road that runs through this area blows goats. Quit hogging the left lane and driving like a jackass. If you read anything, read this. Oh and by the way, don't use your hazard lights when it's foggy bro/bro-ette. Got it?

John is correct... the old Bonnet Carre listing disappeared. I looks like I reviewed in back in…read more2015 and I could still get to the review, even though the listing was gone. So here's a reprise: I'm really glad that I don't drive over the Spillway in rush hour very often. Because even though it's 2 lanes in each direction in a STRAIGHT LINE, people are dumb. And make a mess with traffic for zero reason. But it can be a really pretty drive when the traffic is light and the weather is right. Favorite spillway memories: 1. commuting to BR to get my graduate degree, and on the way home seeing the biggest brightest spring moon rise ever. It was like a blessing. 2. They opened the spillway for flood control when I was a little kid. My Mom decided we should go see so she loaded me, bro2 and bro3 in our old Volkswagen van. We're driving back and there are a bajillion crawfish crossing the highway so my Mom stops and we all run along the shoulder by headlight and scoop up crawfish into the van so we can boil them later. I don't really remember much about the spillway being open except rushing water. Kids. They're just unappreciative. Now the crawfish and the mosquito bites, that I remember.

BEST ITALIAN FOOD. PERIOD. FIVE STARS NEXT LEVEL…read more If you haven't been to Gendusa's Italian Market & Restaurant, you are missing out! Everything we ordered was absolutely incredible: 5 Stars - Crab Dip 5 Stars - Stuffed Artichoke 5 Stars - Artichoke Spinach Dip 5 Stars- Spaghetti & Meatballs - These meatballs are HUGE (1 lb each!) and taste just like Nonna's homemade Sicilian meatballs. Ted never orders meatballs at restaurants, but these were AMAZING. 5 Stars - Shrimp & Crab Ravioli - Next level delicious. 5 Stars - Chicken Parmesan - Perfect with angel hair pasta and homemade red sauce. 5 Stars - Lasagna - Rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. And the cannolis... WOW. Fresh, homemade, and the BEST we've ever had. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and on point all night. Service was top notch from start to finish. The atmosphere has a cool speakeasy vibe, and they even have a beautiful upstairs space for weddings, parties, and events. 5 We've eaten a lot of the menu here and have NEVER had a bad meal. GENDUSA'S is our GO-TO for the best Italian food around! If you love Italian food... GO. You'll thank me later.

New location has a fly infestation! First time visiting the…read morenew location yesterday. We had a large party and were sat in the back room which happened to be infested with flies topped off with flouresent lighting and no music. The flies were so bad that the container of red peper flakes had about 50 flies swarming inside to point where my 2yr old pointed it out and said "Ewwww bugs!!" We told the waiter of the problem and he said they knew about it and spray once a week but essentially it is what it is. No visit from the manager or anything to make the situation right. I was probably one of the only people who truly enjoyed my meal. Everyone else mentioned the food quality or taste not being the same... or they had flies in their food. The new bathrooms only have 1 stall which is quite a downgrade from the last location. Our server was very nice overall though. Wont be back.

Stopped in after a sales conference for a bite. Waitress and host staff were very nice and funny…read more VERY busy parking lot to expect to have some trouble if it's later in the evening. Inside looked like a mom and pop Italian cafe. Food was great but be prepared to share! Every plate was well portioned and delish -Chicken Siciliana -Eggplant Parmesan -Shrimp and Crawfish Pasta, add Fried Catfish

My wife and I had been to Brick Oven a decade ago and things change, you go to other places, you…read moreget busy with life, but we decided a few weeks ago to return and try it again. Something different. I cannot say we were overly impressed. I often get the lasagna and I just did not like the red sauce they were using. That to me can make or break the dish and to my taste, it just did not do it. We also found the service on that particular evening to be, well, unattentive. The girl was at the bar chatting more than making her rounds to see who might need a second drink or something of that nature. I hate to say this but there are, in my opinion, better restaurants for Italian food and will likely will not return.

Five stars for effort Morgan!! I loved the idea of this event, and I love that Morgan loves beach…read morevolleyball and wanted to share that with her Yelpers. I enjoyed myself even though I'm totally out of shape again and it was difficult tromping about in the sand. The few of us that did go practiced hitting and serving, and it brought me back to my days in college when I played intramural beach volleyball at Southern Miss. The facility at coconut beach is massive and well kept. They also have a huge covered bar which is really cool! Maybe next time more people will be interested and we can have a fun game of volleyball!

Please note: Do not expose yourself at this parade. There are families with small children around…read more Police are nearby and you will be arrested and charged. The Sunday evening before the big weekend, this parade started at 5:30p and the route is so long that I was able to catch it near the end at 8:45p (it was finally finished close to 10p). This is only the 2nd Metairie parade that I have watched for more than only a few floats. This years theme was cartoons, and each float was a different cartoon. The Muppets, the Simpsons, the Flintstones and just all of them. The marching bands were on point. There weren't as many dance krewes as the New Orleans parades. I did catch this parades near the end of the route and some of the float riders did not ration their throws well, and were out of goodies by the time they got to us. I am sure that drivers were irritated by the parking as at the end of the parade, the floats stop so the riders can off load their belongings keeping the roads blocked. I am kind of surprised at how much I really liked this parade. The people watching was awesome as was everything about the parade.

The Krewe of Caesar has been rolling for 33yrs and their signature float is the Hydra (not sure…read morewhat it is exactly but it looks like a dragon). This is the largest parade outside of NOLA city limits with over 600 members! If you want to see a parade in Metairie during Mardi Gras this is one of the ones not to be missed. It is full of local high school bands and cool floats. RECOMMEND!

First of all, how can you not go to a place that serves both New York and Chicago style pizza??? We…read moreordered the spinach dip appetizer and out came this decadent cheesy bread (aka gooey cheese pizza) and rich spinach dip. It was massive, so we packed it up and shared it with friends. We had two, good sized side salads and then...the pizza! We chose Chicago (which takes 45 minutes to make) and it was AMAZING!!! The sauce‼ you will love the food but love the service even more. They were personal, attentive, and kind. Darren was a pleasure to visit with. It felt like I had lived here all my life. The decor is fun with nods to both NY and Chicago. Overall, this is a must visit place if you haven't been!!!

Ordered 2 pizzas paid $56 one was correct the specialty pizza ordered ended up being a pepperoni…read morepizza like the first and was supposed to be the meats. Disappointed I didn't get what I paid for. Taste wise, was a decent pizza. Felt like the first time I had it was amazing and the 2nd time was sub par.

I came back for a second visit and sat at the bar for happy hour. Just as impressive as the first…read moretime. The service was immaculate and the food was just as good as if I were at a full table spending big. Carla, my bartender, was fabulous. Attentive, warm, and on point the entire time. Small details matter, and they get it. The restrooms were spotless and even had complimentary mouthwash with cups. That level of care is what creates repeat customers and makes me want to tell other people about this place. I will absolutely be back.

Had absolutely wonderful dining experience last night with friends!…read moreWe started with apps bbq shrimp with barrata on sourdough and meatballs were both delicious! We decided to get table side pasta with cheese wheel and that was fabulous We were getting full but decided to share the entree of veal ravioli which was scrumptious with crispy sweet potatoes as side. I didn't take any food pics cause we were having too much fun! We will definitely be back

Not sure where to start to describe my AMAZING experience…read more I got tasked with finding gift baskets for about 150 guest. I started the process with a very little details online. Within a few moments I got an email from Jonathon introducing himself and asking from more details. I admitted to not knowing what I wanted and but that i wanted the guest to be happy to receive it. I also wanted the box to say New Orleans on the inside since the majority of our guest had come from other places... my self included. Yalllll he CALLEDDDDD me! He didn't make me struggle in email, he called me and talked me through the entire process!! He gave suggestions and was so knowledgeable! Along the way, I had several random questions and he always either called me back or emailed me back in a reasonable time. He replied based on how I initiated...meaning if I called, he called back. I emailed, he emailed back. One of our sponsors wanted to add a small token and note in the box, he did NOT charge me extra for the gift card! This FREE card is huge for this gift box business! I had companies quote me $3, per box, for a little card smaller than a note card that said Thank YOU!! ANDDDD the box customization is included in the price!!! The box was super cute! When I post the pic, the only reason the company logo isn't in color is because the logo is black. But you will see the box is so vibrant!! When I tell you our boxes were the cutestttttt! People were asking for extras to bring back home to friends and family. If i ever need a gift box in New Orleans, i will not think twice to use Box of Care! The Customer Service and the product was TOP Tier!

From the owner: Box of Care provides a glimpse into what it is like to be a true New Orleanian through various,…read moretailored New Orleans-themed care packages. These care packages find a way to bring a little piece of New Orleans, Louisiana to locals as well as people across the country who share at least one thing in common: a passion for New Orleans’ truly unique and vibrant culture.

If you are looking for an authentic, old style Italian dining experience, Vincent's Italian Cuisine…read moredelivers on every level. From the moment we sat down, the decor and atmosphere felt like a genuine neighborhood Italian restaurant, not a chain trying to imitate one. Our server Austin made the night. When I asked how the Chicken Marsala was, he told me the sauce was thick and perfectly balanced. He was right. The dish, boneless chicken breast sauteed in a mushroom marsala sauce with bordelaise, came with pasta in oil and garlic and a side Caesar salad, and it did not disappoint. My girlfriend ordered the Herb Crusted Salmon, topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and champagne beurre blanc, served with garlic braised spinach and a side Caesar salad. She loved every bite. We started with a fried zucchini appetizer, served with red sauce on the side, cooked perfectly and gone before we knew it. We closed the night with the chocolate mousse cake with ice cream and a decaf espresso, the perfect ending to a perfect meal. Vincent's is officially our new favorite Italian restaurant. The service, quality, and decor are everything an authentic Italian restaurant should be

We eat there once a week. The foods never disappoints and the specialty drinks are great!read more

According to https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/658 this is what remains of a…read morefortification built by the Union side of the civil war in 1862. It is largely closed to the public, but I know I would love to explore this place. It is about a mile outside of the current city limits of New Orleans. It is essentially just a powder keg covered by cement, dirt and grass. Still would make a lovely place for a picnic.