This page is dedicated to the memory of Al Hirt (1922-1999)
Message from Curt Chapman: "I know what it means to miss New Orleans. The song you hear playing on this page reflects the sentiment of a great many people who cherish this city on the Mississippi River. Why? It's not really something that can be adequately put into words. It's something that you have to experience for yourself so that you can fully understand the lure of this truly great city and the wonderful people who call it home. Although the discovery is up to you, I've given you some links to get you started."
Gotta
love this place!!!
CURT'S LAMENT: In the past, when I went to New Orleans, the Top of the Mart was one of my favorite spots in the city! On the 33rd floor of the World Trade Center, #2 Canal St., this revolving lounge offered a superb view of the French Quarter and the River. It had wonderful specialty drinks and light food.
THE TOP OF THE MART CLOSED THOUGH IN AUGUST OF 2001 AFTER 35 YEARS IN BUSINESS!!! IT WAS CONVERTED INTO A NEW TRENDY PLACE CALLED 360 DEGREES. ALTHOUGH I'M SURE IT'S REALLY NICE NOW, I REALLY MISS THE OLD ATMOSPHERE.
TO TOP OF THE MART OWNER JED STEDMAN:
THANKS FOR THE RIDE!!!
Sadly,
another New Orleans tradition is no more....
McKenzie's Pastry Shoppes, gone but not forgotten.
Yes, you read that correctly. Despite being
saved by Marc Leunissen and Sherif Ebrahimin who bought the bakery in May of
2000, the business ran into financial trouble exactly a year later and the
partners were forced to shutter 20 of McKenzie's 42 stores. But, it was
too little, too late. On July 17, 2001, the remaining outlets were closed
and the bakery best known for its Mardi Gras king cakes allowed its ovens to
rest for the first time in nearly 70 years.
ART
ENTERTAINMENT
Links Coming Soon!
FOOD
Sally's Place Restaurant Reviews
FUN
City Park (featuring a wonderful restored carousel)
The Little Toy Shoppe (On Decatur Street-One of Curt's favorites)
The Crabnet (Also on Decatur St. and another Curt fave! Check out the giant lures!
Jax Brewery Cams (Changing views every few seconds)
Some other New Orleans web cams (Caution: They may be intense!)
The Cool Kite Shop in the Riverwalk
HISTORY & CULTURE
Historic New Orleans Collection
Louisiana State Museum (including The Cabildo)
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Overture to the Cultural Season
Earl K. Long (Louisiana legend)
The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
An Online History of New Orleans
LAGNIAPPE
Greater New Orleans Free Net (Helping people get online)
Weather Channel New Orleans Forecast
New Orleans Coroner (in case you have too much fun)
Louisiana Lottery (with Powerball numbers) - You know you pick up tickets each time you go!
Official City of New Orleans Web Page
MUSIC
WWOZ Radio (New Orleans at its best!)
Radio Free New Orleans (online-only broadcast)
Satchmo (Louis Armstrong) and other Louisiana music!
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (French Quarter)
Harry Connick, Sr. (the singer and district attorney)
Harry Connick, Jr. (offspring of Harry, Sr. and we hear that he's also a singer!)
Southern Music Net/New Orleans This Week
Frankie Ford (Let me take you on a sea cruise...)
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Hogan Archive of New Orleans Jazz
Mojono (not your normal guide to New Orleans)
Louisiana Music Archive & Artist Directory
NATURE
The Audubon Institute (zoo, aquarium, nature center)
NEWS MEDIA, ETC.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
PEOPLE
Streetcar Mike (This guy loves New Orleans!)
Starlady (kinda like an eccentric aunt)
RELIGION
Saint Louis Cathedral (it needs your help to combat termites)
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
SIGHTS
SLEEP
Why don't you people get a room!
Radisson New Orleans (This USED to be a nice place to stay.)
TOURISM
New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau
TRANSPORTATION
Buggy Rides from Royal Carriages
Big Ray! (Curt was once lucky enough to ride with him)
Federal Transportation Study of New Orleans
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (Streetcars & City Buses)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (Formerly Moisant)
Riding on the City of New Orleans (Amtrak)
WEATHER
National Weather Service - New Orleans
Louisiana Zone Forecast (scroll down to find New Orleans)
Louisiana Zone Forecast Mirror Site
Last updated April 05, 2003
