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USA Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Hall of Fame S LeRoy Butler shares advice for prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft
Hall of Fame S LeRoy Butler shares advice for prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft What could be "cheddar" than this! Get your tickets now using the link below⬇️! — Taste of the NFL (@TasteoftheNFL) April 15, 2025 This week, Touchdown Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Pro Football Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers legend LeRoy Butler as he shared advice for the safeties class in the 2025 NFL Draft. Butler will be a representative alongside other alums for the Packers at the Taste of the Draft on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT at Schreiber Food Headquarters, 400 N. Washington Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin. "I think sometimes, safeties get underappreciated; you'll appreciate them. It's the one position on defense where there's nobody behind you. Everybody up there has somebody behind them because the corners are always back there. If somebody gets through them, fine. If somebody gets through us, you'll be on SportsCenter, so it's a very important position," said Butler. "The best thing I can tell any safety is not to let anybody get behind you and be a tackler, not a hitter. A hitter, you play five years if you're a tackler, 12 to 14 (years). Harrison Smith, 'my nephew'. That's not really my nephew, 14 years (in the league); they (Minnesota Vikings) could've said, Nope, go away, nope (instead). Can you come back?" Butler, a Pro Football Hall of Fame safety, was a four-time first-team All-Pro in his 12 seasons with the Packers. He holds numerous accolades, including being the first defensive back in NFL history to join the 20 Sack and 20 Interception Club. "If you play safety the right way, just get him on the ground. You don't need to run through him. You're going to break your neck or break his neck. It's going to be injuries. I tell every safety, Don't let anybody get behind. You can always come up, because every time you line up again, that's another opportunity to get a turnover," said Butler. "I'm just excited that I'm able to say that to some of these safeties. Malachi (Moore) is a safety from Alabama. I will interact with him at the Draft and a few more safeties, and that's what I tell him: Be a tackler if you want to play a long time because of the money they're paying for safeties now; you don't want to mess it up by flying in there. These running backs they're going to avoid you. They don't want to get hit. Barry Sanders never let us hit him, but the running backs trying to run people over didn't play very long. So that's the best advice I got for them."
Associated Press
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
TASTE OF THE DRAFT: THE ULTIMATE SUPPER CLUB EXPERIENCE TO HELP GENYOUTH TACKLE STUDENT HUNGER IN WISCONSIN
Presented by Schreiber Foods, in Collaboration with the Green Bay Packers, Taste of the Draft Will Celebrate the Cuisine and Culture of Wisconsin's Supper Clubs NEW YORK, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Prepare to experience the culinary magic of Wisconsin's legendary supper clubs while helping to tackle student food insecurity. The first-ever Taste of the Draft will showcase an extraordinary blend of iconic menu classics and nostalgic ambiance in a one-of-a-kind gathering of Wisconsin supper clubs. Presented by Schreiber Foods, Taste of the Draft is a new community impact initiative in collaboration with the Green Bay Packers to benefit GENYOUth's commitment to end student hunger in Wisconsin. It will be held on the evening before the NFL Draft – April 23, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CDT, at Schreiber Foods headquarters, 400 N. Washington Street, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Inspired by and modeled after Taste of the NFL, the Super Bowl's largest philanthropic event most recently held at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Taste of the Draft will be hosted by Andrew Zimmern, Emmy- and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, Taste of the NFL culinary host, and Goodwill Ambassador for the UN World Food Programme; Mark Bucher, co-founder of Medium Rare Restaurant Group, World Burger Champion, and Taste of the NFL chef; and Paul Bartolotta, owner and co-founder of The Bartolotta Restaurants and a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef. Twenty beloved Wisconsin supper clubs will serve up signature dishes including Bootleggers Lodge in Tomahawk, Cattails Supper Club in Larsen, Dalles House Supper Club in St. Croix Falls, Eddie's Restaurant in Superior, Gabe's Wisconsin Kitchen and Tavern in Oshkosh, Green Acres Supper Club in Sauk City, House of Embers in Wisconsin Dells, Hotel Seymour Supper Club in Seymour, Krabbe's Supper Club in Seymour, Lox Supper Club in Combined Locks, Mark's East Side in Appleton, Moonlight Tavern & Supper Club in Port Washington, Nightingale Supper Club in Sturgeon Bay, Rupp's Supper Club in Cleveland (Wisconsin), Palms Supper Club in Schofield, 3 Mile House Supper Club in Hazel Green, Timmer's Resort Union Hotel & Restaurant in West Bend, Van Abel's of Hollandtown in Kaukauna, and Wildflower Supper Club in Kewaunee. From relish trays, popovers, and America's Dairyland delights, to meat and seafood specialties, and Fork Farms salad bar favorites, Taste of the Draft will feature flavorful supper club cuisine from across the state. And no Wisconsin supper club is complete without a showcase of local cheeses and other dairy favorites, as well as curated spirits and after-dinner dairy-delicious ice cream drinks including Grasshoppers and Pink Squirrels. In addition to tasting the favorite dishes of celebrity and locally loved chefs, guests will be able to mix and mingle with Green Bay Packers greats including LeRoy Butler, Jerry Kramer, James Lofton, Dave Robinson, and Ahman Green, as well as experience other surprise-and-delight moments including musical entertainment, a sleight-of-hand magician, a silent auction, an appearance by Miss America, and Taste of the Draft's very own beer garden. Taste of the Draft will raise critical funds for GENYOUth's commitment to tackling student food insecurity in Wisconsin. Nutrition grants will be awarded to up to 90 schools, in celebration of the 90th NFL Draft, including Grab and Go school meal carts and milk coolers to increase access to and participation in healthy school meals. In addition, schools will receive NFL FLAG-In-School kits so children can enjoy the benefits of physical activity. Taste of the Draft is building upon a legacy of giving back to the Wisconsin community – to date, GENYOUth, in collaboration with the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, has awarded school nutrition grants to more than 500 schools in Wisconsin with a combined enrollment of 250,000 students, providing students with increased access to 35 million meals each year. Physical activity grants have also been awarded to over 650 Wisconsin schools. 'With 1 in 6 Wisconsin children living in food insecurity and nearly half of the state's students qualifying for free and reduced-price school meals based on household income, GENYOUth's mission to help all kids thrive through nutrition and physical activity is more urgent than ever,' said Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D., CEO of GENYOUth. 'For children living in food insecurity, schools are a lifeline in providing healthy meals including milk, fruit, vegetables, whole grain, and lean protein, and they need our help. We are deeply grateful to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and our purpose-driven partners including Schreiber Foods and American Family Insurance for supporting Taste of the Draft. Together, we are building a future in which all children can thrive and be their best selves.' Taste of the Draft is made possible through the commitment of presenting sponsor Schreiber Foods and premier sponsor American Family Insurance, along with the Ron and Dana Dunford Family Foundation, the Michael and Leanne Haddad Family Foundation, Jack and Ingrid Meng, the Richard J. Resch Foundation Ltd., the Tom Lutsey Family Foundation, Tyson Foods, Domino's, Festival Foods, Bergstrom Automotive Group of Green Bay, and Green Bay Packers Give Back. 'The Green Bay Packers are pleased to take part in Taste of the Draft, elevating Wisconsin's unique culture and culinary traditions while fostering long lasting community impact in conjunction with the 2025 NFL Draft,' said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. 'GENYOUth's mission complements our Packers Give Back focus on developing youth, strengthening communities, and highlighting the positive impact of our current and former players. Thanks to the enthusiastic support of Schreiber Foods and other Draft donors, we can't wait to watch our community shine during the Draft.' 'Schreiber Foods is honored and excited to be the presenting sponsor and host for Taste of the Draft. At Schreiber, we're committed to Doing Good Through Food. It's not just our vision; it's our call to action. As an employee-owned company with roots right here in Green Bay where we've been in operation for 80 years, Taste of the Draft provides a unique opportunity for us to continue to make a meaningful impact in our own backyard and across Wisconsin communities,' said Ron Dunford, President and Chief Executive Officer, Schreiber Foods Inc. 'I am honored to serve as culinary host of Taste of the Draft in support of GENYOUth's mission to nourish Wisconsin's kids and tackle food insecurity. There is nothing more important than the fight to end student hunger. I invite everyone to experience the culinary joy of the supper club at Taste of the Draft, which is modeled after Taste of the NFL, a purpose-driven event I have hosted for 20 years,' said Chef Andrew Zimmern. Tickets to Taste of the Draft are available at About GENYOUth GENYOUth is a 501c3 national nonprofit dedicated to helping school children thrive by living a well-nourished and physically active life. A catalyst for youth health and wellness, GENYOUth has supported over 77,000 U.S. schools to equip them with the resources needed to ensure millions of children have equitable access to nutrition and physical activity. Founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL, GENYOUth convenes a network of private and public partners, including Fortune 100 companies and foundations to ensure all children are nourished and active to be their best selves. With a commitment to end student hunger, GENYOUth provides nutrition grants to increase access to healthy school meals among food insecure students. GENYOUth is the official charitable partner of Taste of the NFL, a purpose-driven Super Bowl culinary experience that raises awareness and generates funds to fight hunger and food insecurity to support the organization's commitment to end student hunger. To learn more and support GENYOUth visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. About Schreiber Foods Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, Schreiber is a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages, and yogurt. Its more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable the company to be an essential ingredient in its customers' success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, Schreiber partners with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. Schreiber also recognizes its responsibility to do good in the world and is driven to make a difference in everything it does.
The Independent
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
Desiring a more local taste of Big Easy life during Super Bowl week? There's plenty to explore both in and outside the city center. Streetcar lines roll to Uptown, Mid-City or City Park. A ferry crosses the Mississippi River to Algiers Point. By car, it's easy to reach Esplanade Ridge; the shops and eateries on Magazine Street or Metairie Road; and seafood spots in Bucktown, along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The Lakeview neighborhood is where you'll find chef Susan Spicer. She has taken her Louisiana-inspired cuisine to Super Bowl host cities across the country during the past three decades while participating in the Taste of the NFL charity event. She is involved again this year in her hometown, but those who wish to dine in the spot where Spicer does most of her cooking should visit Rosedale Restaurant. Spicer, whose culinary career has included decades in fine-dining kitchens in the French Quarter and downtown, would by no means advise visitors to eschew the renowned attractions in those historically significant areas. 'There's so much concentrated in the French Quarter, the CBD (central business district) and the Warehouse District, that you can just really get absorbed by everything that's going on there,' Spicer said. 'But if you just venture out a little bit," she added, "there's a lot to discover.' Political pundit James Carville, a Louisiana native and New Orleans resident, says first-time visitors with just a few days in town shouldn't 'feel like if you're going to the French Quarter, you're not being a local." He says the Friday lunch scene at Galatoire's is 'legendary." But if you do decide to explore, here are some options: Popular Neighborhood Spots — Rosedale: This spot exemplifies the neighborhood restaurant scene in New Orleans, where standards for food are high and must be met for an establishment that can't depend on tourists to make it. The ambiance is casual, the menu includes sandwiches (duck pastrami) and po'boys (cochon de lait), but a lot of work, attention to detail and creativity go into the ingredients and preparation. — Clancy's. It is located not far from Audubon Park. New Orleans' power brokers are spotted there regularly, as are celebrity residents such as John Goodman, Harry Shearer and members of the Manning family. Waiters wear tuxedos at this white-table-cloth spot, but the vibe is casual, lively and suitably loud, with diners regularly making the rounds to say hello to friends and acquaintances at other tables or at the compact (and busy) bar area. — Commander's Palace. It is housed in a historic property across from Lafayette Cemetery in the Garden District and is arguably the city's most famous restaurant. Its list of former chefs that rose to culinary stardom includes Emeril Lagasse. Other popular neighborhood dinner destinations include: Gautreau's, La Petite Grocery, Brigtsen's, Mr. John's and Jacque-Imo's in Uptown; Cafe Degas, Mandina's and Liuzza's in Mid-City; Tana in Old Metaire; Station 6 in Bucktown; Rizutto's in Lakeview; and N7 on edge of the Bywater Historic District. Finding that Big Easy staple: Po'boys — Domilise's, Tracey's and Mahony's. These are well-regarded Uptown spots. — In Mid-City, there's Parkway Bakery and Liuzza's by the Track — the latter known for its barbecue shrimp po'boy and sinus-clearing roast beef with horseradish. — In the Bucktown/Lakeview area, a popular spot is R&O's, across the street from the Lake Pontchartrain levee. The roast beef in a po'boy usually is slow-cooked, often is called 'debris,' for how it falls apart in the pot, and is served with gravy. Central Poboys in suburban Jefferson has developed a strong reputation for this. Meanwhile, some no-frills takeout seafood spots around town produce highly regarded shrimp, oyster and catfish po'boys, as well as soft-shell crab when in season. Spicer likes to get her oyster po'boys at Zimmer's Seafood, in the Gentilly neighborhood. When it's time for dessert — Angelo Brocato. Some of the best gelato and Italian pastries in the South can be found in this beloved Mid-City landmark, which was just celebrating a 100-year anniversary renovation when it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Its 2006 reopening was widely celebrated. It's on the Carrollton branch of the red Canal streetcar line and gets busy when school lets out. — Creole Creamery — a popular ice cream parlor on Prytania Street in Uptown — Sucre, also Uptown on Magazine Street, offers French style pastries and gelato. The locals love beignets, too. — Cafe Du Monde. While its best known location is in Jackson Square, another is next to the New Orleans Museum of Art and sculpture garden in City Park. — Morning Call. It's the oldest Cafe du Monde rival in the beignet business. There's one at the end of the cemetery branch of the Canal streetcar line. When it's cocktail hour Locals take their cocktails seriously and a number of recipes — such as the Sazerac or Ramos Gin Fizz — originated in New Orleans. When the weather is pleasant, boutique hotel bars on St. Charles are among the places to be. — The Columns Hotel. This converted historic mansion has inviting outdoor seating beneath a sprawling canopy of massive live oaks and offers views off passing streetcars. A similar option is The Chloe, just four blocks down the avenue. — Hot Tin. This bar is on the roof of the Pontchartrain Hotel — a few doors down from Mr. John's and just blocks away from Commander's Palace — and offers a panoramic view of New Orleans' skyline from the Superdome to the Crescent City Connection bridge. — The Paradise Lounge. Located in the Hotel St. Vincent on Magazine Street, its dark wood and marble-top bar and tropical-themed wall paper make for an inviting place to meet friends for a drink in the Lower Garden District. — Cure. Housed in a handsomely renovated building along the popular Freret Street corridor, Cure is committed to craft cocktails. — Jewel of the South. This relatively new spot is drawing critical acclaim for its cocktail scene. It is a small, inventive restaurant on the edge of the French Quarter. If you're looking for live music — Frenchman Street, which begins where the French Quarter ends at Esplanade Avenue, has several bars or clubs showcasing live traditional and modern jazz, brass, blues, funk and other genres. One is Snug Harbor, among the more sophisticated Jazz spots in the city. DBA, virtually next door, and the Spotted Cat across the street offer multiple options within steps of one another. — Tipitinas is one of the most revered music venues in town; it is Uptown near the river. Many of New Orleans' best known bands and musicians play there between dates booked with traveling, widely known acts. — For a more intimate music scene, try the Maple Leaf on Oak Street (next door to Jacque-Imo's); Dos Jefes on Tchoupitoulas Street; or Bacchanal, a rustic wine shop deep in the Bywater with outdoor seating and performances by a regular rotation of musicians. Some other attractions — Audubon Park and City Park. These are beloved public spaces filled with large oak trees adorned with dangling Spanish moss, as well as magnolia trees and subtropical vegetation. Joggers and walkers flock to both (as do migrating birds). There are challenging public golf courses, as well as other attractions, contained within each of the parks. Audubon has the zoo, City Park has the New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden, as well as paddle boats and the Children's Museum. — Other museum favorites of New Orleans residents include the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the World War II Museum.
Fox Sports
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Desiring a more local taste of Big Easy life during Super Bowl week? There's plenty to explore both in and outside the city center. Streetcar lines roll to Uptown, Mid-City or City Park. A ferry crosses the Mississippi River to Algiers Point. By car, it's easy to reach Esplanade Ridge; the shops and eateries on Magazine Street or Metairie Road; and seafood spots in Bucktown, along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The Lakeview neighborhood is where you'll find chef Susan Spicer. She has taken her Louisiana-inspired cuisine to Super Bowl host cities across the country during the past three decades while participating in the Taste of the NFL charity event. She is involved again this year in her hometown, but those who wish to dine in the spot where Spicer does most of her cooking should visit Rosedale Restaurant. Spicer, whose culinary career has included decades in fine-dining kitchens in the French Quarter and downtown, would by no means advise visitors to eschew the renowned attractions in those historically significant areas. 'There's so much concentrated in the French Quarter, the CBD (central business district) and the Warehouse District, that you can just really get absorbed by everything that's going on there,' Spicer said. 'But if you just venture out a little bit," she added, "there's a lot to discover.' Political pundit James Carville, a Louisiana native and New Orleans resident, says first-time visitors with just a few days in town shouldn't 'feel like if you're going to the French Quarter, you're not being a local." He says the Friday lunch scene at Galatoire's is 'legendary." But if you do decide to explore, here are some options: Popular Neighborhood Spots — Rosedale: The community exemplifies the neighborhood restaurant scene in New Orleans, where standards for food are high and must be met for an establishment that can't depend on tourists to make it. The ambiance is casual, the menu includes sandwiches (duck pastrami) and po'boys (cochon de lait), but a lot of work, attention to detail and creativity go into the ingredients and preparation. — Clancy's. It is located not far from Audubon Park. New Orleans' power brokers are spotted there regularly, as are celebrity residents such as John Goodman, Harry Shearer and members of the Manning family. Waiters wear tuxedos at this white-table-cloth spot, but the vibe is casual, lively and suitably loud, with diners regularly making the rounds to say hello to friends and acquaintances at other tables or at the compact (and busy) bar area. — Commander's Palace. It is housed in a converted historic property across from Lafayette Cemetery in the Garden District and is arguably the city's most famous restaurant. Its list of former chefs that rose to culinary stardom includes Emeril Lagasse. Other popular neighborhood dinner destinations include: Gautreau's, La Petite Grocery, Brigtsen's, Mr. John's and Jacque-Imo's in Uptown; Cafe Degas, Mandina's and Liuzza's in Mid-City; Tana in Old Metaire; Station 6 in Bucktown; Rizutto's in Lakeview; and N7 on edge of the Bywater Historic District. Finding that Big Easy staple: Po'boys — Domilise's, Tracy's and Mahony's. These are well-regarded Uptown spots. — In Mid-City, there's Parkway Bakery and Liuzza's by the Track — the latter known for its barbecue shrimp po'boy and sinus-clearing roast beef with horseradish. — In the Bucktown/Lakeview area, a popular spot is R&O's, across the street from the Lake Pontchartrain levee. The roast beef in a po'boy usually is slow-cooked, often is called 'debris,' for how it falls apart in the pot, and is served with gravy. Central Poboys in suburban Jefferson has developed a strong reputation for this. Meanwhile, some no-frills takeout seafood spots around town produce highly regarded shrimp, oyster and catfish po'boys, as well as soft-shell crab when in season. Spicer likes to get her oyster po'boys at Zimmer's Seafood, in the Gentilly neighborhood. When it's time for dessert — Angelo Brocato. Some of the best gelato and Italian pastries in the South can be found in this beloved Mid-City landmark, which was just celebrating a 100-year anniversary renovation when it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Its 2006 reopening was widely celebrated. It's on the Carrollton branch of the red Canal streetcar line and gets busy when school lets out. — Creole Creamery — a popular ice cream parlor on Prytania Street in Uptown — Sucre, also Uptown on Magazine Street, offers French style pastries and gelato. The locals love beignets, too. — Cafe Du Monde. While its best known location is in Jackson Square, another is next to the New Orleans Museum of Art and sculpture garden in City Park. — Morning Call. It's the oldest Cafe du Monde rival in the beignet business. There's one at the end of the cemetery branch of the Canal streetcar line. When it's cocktail hour Locals take their cocktails seriously and a number of recipes — such as the Sazerac or Ramos Gin Fizz — originated in New Orleans. When the weather is pleasant, boutique hotel bars on St. Charles are among the places to be. — The Columns Hotel. This converted historic mansion has inviting outdoor seating beneath a sprawling canopy of massive live oaks and offers views off passing streetcars. A similar option is The Chloe, just four blocks down the avenue. — Hot Tin. This bar is on the roof of the Pontchartrain Hotel — a few doors down from Mr. John's and just blocks away from Commander's Palace — and offers a panoramic view of New Orleans' skyline from the Superdome to the Crescent City Connection bridge. — The Paradise Lounge. Located in the Hotel St. Vincent on Magazine Street, its dark wood and marble-top bar and tropical-themed wall paper make for an inviting place to meet friends for a drink in the Lower Garden District. — Cure. Housed in a handsomely renovated building along the popular Freret Street corridor, Cure is committed to craft cocktails. — Jewel of the South. This relatively new spot is drawing critical acclaim for its cocktail scene. It is a small, inventive restaurant on the edge of the French Quarter. If you're looking for live music — Frenchman Street, which begins where the French Quarter ends at Esplanade Avenue, has several bars or clubs showcasing live traditional and modern jazz, brass, blues, funk and other genres. One is Snug Harbor, among the more sophisticated Jazz spots in the city. DBA, virtually next door, and the Spotted Cat across the street offer multiple options within steps of one another. — Tipitinas is one of the most revered music venues in town; it is Uptown near the river. Many of New Orleans' best known bands and musicians play there between dates booked with traveling, widely known acts. — For a more intimate music scene, try the Maple Leaf on Oak Street (next door to Jacque-Imo's); Dos Jefes on Tchoupitoulas Street; or Bacchanal, a rustic wine shop deep in the Bywater with outdoor seating and performances by a regular rotation of musicians. Some other attractions — Audubon Park and City Park. These are beloved public spaces filled with large oak trees adorned with dangling Spanish moss, as well as magnolia trees and subtropical vegetation. Joggers and walkers flock to both (as do migrating birds). There are challenging public golf courses, as well as other attractions, contained within each of the parks. Audubon has the zoo, City Park has the New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden, as well as paddle boats and the Children's Museum. — Other museum favorites of New Orleans residents include the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the World War II Museum. recommended in this topic
Associated Press
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Desiring a more local taste of Big Easy life during Super Bowl week? There's plenty to explore both in and outside the city center. Streetcar lines roll to Uptown, Mid-City or City Park. A ferry crosses the Mississippi River to Algiers Point. By car, it's easy to reach Esplanade Ridge; the shops and eateries on Magazine Street or Metairie Road; and seafood spots in Bucktown, along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The Lakeview neighborhood is where you'll find chef Susan Spicer. She has taken her Louisiana-inspired cuisine to Super Bowl host cities across the country during the past three decades while participating in the Taste of the NFL charity event. She is involved again this year in her hometown, but those who wish to dine in the spot where Spicer does most of her cooking should visit Rosedale Restaurant. Spicer, whose culinary career has included decades in fine-dining kitchens in the French Quarter and downtown, would by no means advise visitors to eschew the renowned attractions in those historically significant areas. 'There's so much concentrated in the French Quarter, the CBD (central business district) and the Warehouse District, that you can just really get absorbed by everything that's going on there,' Spicer said. 'But if you just venture out a little bit,' she added, 'there's a lot to discover.' Political pundit James Carville, a Louisiana native and New Orleans resident, says first-time visitors with just a few days in town shouldn't 'feel like if you're going to the French Quarter, you're not being a local.' He says the Friday lunch scene at Galatoire's is 'legendary.' But if you do decide to explore, here are some options: Popular Neighborhood Spots — Rosedale: The community exemplifies the neighborhood restaurant scene in New Orleans, where standards for food are high and must be met for an establishment that can't depend on tourists to make it. The ambiance is casual, the menu includes sandwiches (duck pastrami) and po'boys (cochon de lait), but a lot of work, attention to detail and creativity go into the ingredients and preparation. — Clancy's. It is located not far from Audubon Park. New Orleans' power brokers are spotted there regularly, as are celebrity residents such as John Goodman, Harry Shearer and members of the Manning family. Waiters wear tuxedos at this white-table-cloth spot, but the vibe is casual, lively and suitably loud, with diners regularly making the rounds to say hello to friends and acquaintances at other tables or at the compact (and busy) bar area. — Commander's Palace. It is housed in a converted historic property across from Lafayette Cemetery in the Garden District and is arguably the city's most famous restaurant. Its list of former chefs that rose to culinary stardom includes Emeril Lagasse. Other popular neighborhood dinner destinations include: Gautreau's, La Petite Grocery, Brigtsen's, Mr. John's and Jacque-Imo's in Uptown; Cafe Degas, Mandina's and Liuzza's in Mid-City; Tana in Old Metaire; Station 6 in Bucktown; Rizutto's in Lakeview; and N7 on edge of the Bywater Historic District. Finding that Big Easy staple: Po'boys — Domilise's, Tracy's and Mahony's. These are well-regarded Uptown spots. — In Mid-City, there's Parkway Bakery and Liuzza's by the Track — the latter known for its barbecue shrimp po'boy and sinus-clearing roast beef with horseradish. — In the Bucktown/Lakeview area, a popular spot is R&O's, across the street from the Lake Pontchartrain levee. The roast beef in a po'boy usually is slow-cooked, often is called 'debris,' for how it falls apart in the pot, and is served with gravy. Central Poboys in suburban Jefferson has developed a strong reputation for this. Meanwhile, some no-frills takeout seafood spots around town produce highly regarded shrimp, oyster and catfish po'boys, as well as soft-shell crab when in season. Spicer likes to get her oyster po'boys at Zimmer's Seafood, in the Gentilly neighborhood. When it's time for dessert — Angelo Brocato. Some of the best gelato and Italian pastries in the South can be found in this beloved Mid-City landmark, which was just celebrating a 100-year anniversary renovation when it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Its 2006 reopening was widely celebrated. It's on the Carrollton branch of the red Canal streetcar line and gets busy when school lets out. — Creole Creamery — a popular ice cream parlor on Prytania Street in Uptown — Sucre, also Uptown on Magazine Street, offers French style pastries and gelato. The locals love beignets, too. — Cafe Du Monde. While its best known location is in Jackson Square, another is next to the New Orleans Museum of Art and sculpture garden in City Park. — Morning Call. It's the oldest Cafe du Monde rival in the beignet business. There's one at the end of the cemetery branch of the Canal streetcar line. When it's cocktail hour Locals take their cocktails seriously and a number of recipes — such as the Sazerac or Ramos Gin Fizz — originated in New Orleans. When the weather is pleasant, boutique hotel bars on St. Charles are among the places to be. — The Columns Hotel. This converted historic mansion has inviting outdoor seating beneath a sprawling canopy of massive live oaks and offers views off passing streetcars. A similar option is The Chloe, just four blocks down the avenue. — Hot Tin. This bar is on the roof of the Pontchartrain Hotel — a few doors down from Mr. John's and just blocks away from Commander's Palace — and offers a panoramic view of New Orleans' skyline from the Superdome to the Crescent City Connection bridge. — The Paradise Lounge. Located in the Hotel St. Vincent on Magazine Street, its dark wood and marble-top bar and tropical-themed wall paper make for an inviting place to meet friends for a drink in the Lower Garden District. — Cure. Housed in a handsomely renovated building along the popular Freret Street corridor, Cure is committed to craft cocktails. — Jewel of the South. This relatively new spot is drawing critical acclaim for its cocktail scene. It is a small, inventive restaurant on the edge of the French Quarter. If you're looking for live music — Frenchman Street, which begins where the French Quarter ends at Esplanade Avenue, has several bars or clubs showcasing live traditional and modern jazz, brass, blues, funk and other genres. One is Snug Harbor, among the more sophisticated Jazz spots in the city. DBA, virtually next door, and the Spotted Cat across the street offer multiple options within steps of one another. — Tipitinas is one of the most revered music venues in town; it is Uptown near the river. Many of New Orleans' best known bands and musicians play there between dates booked with traveling, widely known acts. — For a more intimate music scene, try the Maple Leaf on Oak Street (next door to Jacque-Imo's); Dos Jefes on Tchoupitoulas Street; or Bacchanal, a rustic wine shop deep in the Bywater with outdoor seating and performances by a regular rotation of musicians. Some other attractions — Audubon Park and City Park. These are beloved public spaces filled with large oak trees adorned with dangling Spanish moss, as well as magnolia trees and subtropical vegetation. Joggers and walkers flock to both (as do migrating birds). There are challenging public golf courses, as well as other attractions, contained within each of the parks. Audubon has the zoo, City Park has the New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden, as well as paddle boats and the Children's Museum. — Other museum favorites of New Orleans residents include the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the World War II Museum.
