A quick blast on the 90 put me into New Orleans.  Getting off the highway and turning into the French Quarter was a nice change.  Checking into St Pierre was a good throwback into checking into places while travelling Europe.  Nowhere near as nice as the pictures.

The clerk sent me to Desire for lunch.  A little more expensive than I was expecting, but since that included a $10 drink, it wasn’t too bad.  Research into places on Chowhound afterwards did say it was a place the ‘locals’ went to, even if it was mostly for oysters in the half shell.  I had the ‘Peacemaker’ – half oyster and half a shrimp po’boy.  Delicious, but mostly because of the bread.

Deep fried goodness on very good bread.

Dinner was another sandwich and drinks at Napolean House – A place designed to house the exiled Emperor, but never used.  They apparently make the best muffaletta sandwiches and Pimm’s Cup drinks.

I thought the sandwich was a little dry – could have used more olive salad.

Finishing off the evening with some live music on Frenchmen Street @ Maison.  After the very disappointing scene on 6th Street, this was a nice change of pace.  Drinks were a little expensive and the band worked for tips.  I’d probably try a little more venue hopping the next time.