SUPERBOWL UNPLUGGED

Here are the top ten reasons as to why the lights went out during the Superbowl game.

#10.  How many New Orleans does it take to change a light bulb?

#9.  Apple wanted test the light magnitude of their iphone.

#8. Drunken fan thought it was the light switch for the bathroom.

#7. Sibling rivalry. Coach Jim said to Coach John, “What’s the matter can’t your team find the end zone?  Oops, too much surge.”

#6. Sibling rivalry. Coach John told Coach Jim, “Perhaps I’ll pull out the plug from your team’s anus”.

#5.  Poor timing. Someone wanted to make sure that Beyonce wasn’t lip sincing.

#4. Never swear at the marketing firm when they call you to change your utility company.

#3. The Arabs were REALLY upset about that Coca Cola commercial.

#2. G-d does NOT give a crap about the NFL.

And the number one reason….

Quote the 49ers “Nevermore”. 

Final Eatery In New Orleans

Andra, Linda and I had brunch at Brennan's on Royal Street, also in the French Quarter. They make a great Creole Bloody Mary even without the vodka. Their recipe book lists the ingredients as: vodka, lemon juice, celery salt, Tabasco, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, wedge of lime and a spiced green-bean for garnish. Actually the green-bean tasted more like it was pickled. Three course prix fixe brunch got me: Strawberries with Double Cream; Eggs Shannon - poached eggs atop fried trout, served on a bed of creamed spinach and topped with Hollandaise Sauce; and Bananas Foster, which was originally created by Brennan's. Andra and Linda indulged in other items and Esther was quite startled when she saw the eggs, wondering if they might have actually come out of her ass.

Eating My Way Around New Orleans

I was off to dinner prior to my radio show. The Hotel Dupuy is home to Le Meritage and Chef Michael Farrell. I love that they do "French Service". That is when enough waitstaff go to a table and place the plate down in front of each patron at the exact same time. The menu reflects being paired with wines and each item can be made as a small or regular portion, which gave me the opportunity to savor a few. I had: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with crawfish and creole spices; Savory Lamp Chops with sweet potato, apple and bacon hash; Duck Two Ways, fig compote, foie gras, butter potatoes, and a sample platter of desserts.

New Orleans Goes On

Andra, Linda and I continued our walk down towards the water ending up at the French Market area. There we saw a statue of Joan of Arc, known as the Maid of Orleans was a gift from France. Walking along the Riverwalk area, we were at Jackson Square, the location of Cafe Du Monde known for the beignets, a French version of the Italian Zeppoli. Esther enjoyed having one as well. The two notable landmarks in Jackson Square is the statue of Andrew Jackson and St. Louis Cathedral. The square is known for displaying works from local artists.

New Orleans Continued

After the fabulous lunch at Cafe Amelie, Andra, Linda and I needed to walk it off and explored the French Quarter. Lot's of places to shop and that's where we found Ida, the long lost daughter of Esther, from the Rubber Chicken Forest. Esther did not know and would not know until the first day of the Sweet cruise. We went an art store where Barbara Yochum specializes in magic and mermaids. Check it out on www.spiritpainter.com

New Orleans

With various airlines going to New Orleans I opted for Air Tran and treated myself to Business Class. Seats are wider and longer leg room. It's Air Tran's version of First Class. No charge for drinks, better snacks and I could put two pieces of luggage under the plane with no charge. Otherwise the first piece is free. Considering that I'm going to be away for 8 days with no washer/dryer, it's the way to go. The journey took me from New York to Atlanta to New Orleans.

Took a shuttle bus to the Chateau Bourbon, a Wyndham Historic Hotel located in the French Quarter. The room had a separate area with a second television, table and couch. There was a door leading onto a common terrace that was most likely used for events. I would be doing my radio show later that evening.

I met up with Andra Douglas, the owner of the New York Sharks, who was traveling with Linda. We had lunch at this most adorable restaurant called Cafe Amelie. Although there is some indoor dining, it's all about the atmosphere of the Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House as well as the great food.

General Manager Danny Akers recommended a few items. I had the Roasted Beet Salad with field greens, goat cheese and walnuts followed by a sandwich called Cochon De Lait, spicy pulled pork, mayo, sweet spicy pickles on ciabatta. They also make this fruity non-alcoholic drink of fresh lemonade with crushed berries, which Esther enjoyed as well. Pictured are: Danny, myself, Linda and Andra.