We’re back with episode two! This week we’re traveling to New Orleans, LA. We have no idea how to properly say this city’s name, but we tried. We tried hard, guys. This city is old as hell and is full of french architecture, haunted and true crime walking tours, delicious eats, and super curious graveyards.

Notable Show Moments

01:40 — We’re heading to New Orleans!

07:35 — You should definitely go to NOLA

15:30 — Voodoo history and Marie Laveau

40:00 — Creole vs Cajun, which is which?

42:00 — The Axeman of New Orleans

What We’re Drinking Today

• Sazerac — the official cocktail of New Orleans

• Hurricanes — boozy mixture of all the boozes and fruit juices

Food & Drinks

• Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar (Longest continuously running bar)

• Brennan’s Restaurant (Bananas foster was invented here, boozy brunch)

• Mosca’s Restaurant (Mafia ties, garlic lovers will enjoy)

• Cafe Du Monde (For iconic beignets and coffee)

• Willie Mae’s Scotch House (Fried chicken! Not scotch. Chelsea approved.)

• Antoine’s Restaurant (Oldest continuously running restaurant, $$$$)

Places to Visit

• French Quarter Phantoms Ghost Tours (Chelsea nerded out over this)

• St. Louis Cemetary #1 (Where Marie Laveau is buried)

• Charity Hospital (Abandoned and hella haunted)

• Six Flags (Creep factor extreme!!!)

• Mardi Gras (Obvi)

• LaLaurie Mansion (SO MESSED UP JUST GOOGLE IT PPL)

• Jackson Square (Beautiful spot to relax and enjoy)

• French Quarter (Food! Drinks! Architecture!)

• Frenchman Street (Super well known for its music)

• The National WWII Museum (U.S. Congress of America’s official WWII museum)

• Swamp and gator tour (See the snappy bois)
  

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