New Orleans Day 2

I didn't realize how much of my travel revolves around food.  I mean, I guess that makes sense, considering I'm food photographer and food blogger, but it wasn't until traveling with someone other than my husband and kiddos that are used to my constant food photographing and custom ordering that I realized how intense it was.  It must be obvious to my readers though because the majority of my travel photos are food and suggestions for places to eat, this post isn't much different...

first stop; french truck coffee on Magazine street.

after espresso we shot off down the street and passed lots of old homes.  this one was especially unnerving if you can zoom into the top white half circle it's an infant asylum. which we guessed probably means orphanage? I hope.  because that's bad enough, I can't imagine a place worse for children.

further along we found bright colorful buildings.

// detail.

before ending up at district donuts.

I got the custard filled Boston creme.

but I ALSO got the biscuit with egg and cheese.  One of the best biscuits I've ever had, but definitely could have used some tomato and avocado on this baby.

alex got the egg and bacon sandwich.

walking back to the car. (we rented one though Costco for Alamo and it worked out perfectly, highly recommended if you're looking for the best deal)

after our walk back we decided to attempt some henna in the nearby park. 

after the henna dried we opted for a quick museum visit in the French Quarter.

The Cabildo.

I'm always much more fascinated with the behind the scenes efforts.

henna inspired by New Orleans wrought iron and accidentally some vodou.

//tourists. 

// St. Louis Cathedral 

on the Mississippi.

Jackson Square.

and then off to get some Beignets

// cafe du monde.
don't worry you can get their Beignet mix available here.

more exploring the French Quarter, even though we swore we weren't going to hang out around there.

antiquing.

Hotel Monteleone has an actual carousel bar that spins, too bad it was full or we would have stayed for a drink.

Instead, we opted for Bar Sazerac home of the first American Cocktail; the Sazerac. (below)

// sazerac.

alex got an old fashioned. 

the bar is inside the Roosevelt hotel so we explored the lobby to get our money's worth.

and then we found dinner. because I wasn't kidding, all we did all day was walk and eat. 

We ended with Killer PoBoys.  I got the vegan cauliflower as a sandwich.  After a day of eating and drinking though, I could only finish half and saved the rest for a midnight snack. 

How do you tourist?  museums? art exhibits? food? drinks? 

We're going back to NOLA in June, what did I miss? I'd love to hear more suggestions (next time we'll have the kids!)