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New Orleans – food

New Orleans – food

So now onto the New Orleans food. Breakfast Grits and grillades – I.e. veal and ground corn.  Traditional breakfast food.  However, I was not a fan…  It tasted like bad porridge to me… Dinner . Deep fried alligator.  Taste like a chewier version of fried 

New Orleans – Mardi Gras

New Orleans – Mardi Gras

So off to New Orleans next. This was the view outside of our hotel. So what was happening?  Mardi Gras! What is Mardi Gras?  A big big festival which ends at the end of Lent! Basically it involves large large crowds and lots and lots 

New York 4 – Brunch, planes and other things

New York 4 – Brunch, planes and other things

So, we ended up going for lunch at this place I have forgotten the name of.  However, it is apparently famous for being owned by Robert DeNiro. l Some salami to start and pickled vegetables. And some amazing onion bread. Followed by some sublime poached eggs.  Covered