Quotes from Richard Bienvenu

You can take the streetcar from Canal Street and go all the way uptown on this beautiful tree lined avenue that's home to some of New Orleans' most elegant houses and neighborhoods. You'll pass the Garden District and Washington Avenue where you'll find Commander's Palace two blocks toward the river.

The point is to fall into the rhythm of the place, the easygoing, relaxed atmosphere and just get a sense of the city, a feel for the city and its way of life.

It has been said that a Scotchman has not seen the world until he has seen Edinburgh; and I think I may say that an American has not seen the United States until he has seen… New Orleans. Mark Twain

Café Amelie, a patio style restaurant with great New Orleans/Southern-style food and is probably my favorite place to get brunch in the city.

Napoleon House is decidedly my favorite place in New Orleans. I've done a lot of travel overseas and this remains my favorite restaurant-bar in all the world.