I am here in New Orleans after a very long shuttle ride from the airport and after a couple of fantastic cocktails have decided to do a as much as I want to be live trip report.
Flew from Vegas this morning and got to the airport around 2:30pm but didn't get to my hotel until around 4:30. I'll spare the details on the shuttle ride and stick to the good stuff right now.
I had my first meal of the day at Curio which was crab cakes along with a couple of cocktails.
Then I put in bars and found The French 75 right down the street that had a James Beard awad for outstanding bar program along with a seasonal menu. If you know me, then you know how much I appreciate a great craft cocktail. They have not disappointed.
I started with their Kalikimaka Colada with rum, coconut cream, pecan orgeat, and winter spices. Fantastic.
Next up was their Oaxacan Wassail with Tequila, mezcal, and their homemade wassail.
So. Good.
Next up is a Moroccan Cobbler.