where can I see a good soccer match?

it's a trick question, there is no such thing

But a jacket is retired for men at all times, and ties after 4:00 PM

What about Pants or is that required after 6:00?

I've been to Commander's Palace, Arnaud's, and Galatoire's but I'll have to try The Palace Café next time I'm in town.

I went to Arnaud's in December and was very disappointed. The food was mediocre and the service was just the same.

Last time we were there we had a group that ate at a restaurant a little off the beaten tourist path - The Praline Connection - great southern cooking. It's at the corner of Frenchmen St. and Chartres St. It's in the Frenchmen Street musical district with lots of authentic jazz clubs around - away from the boozy, touristy Bourbon Street area.

SO which is the proper pronunciation of New Orleans?

A) New OrLEANS
B) New Orlins
C) Nawlins

B is how I pronounce it.

i say new orluns...it is never Nawlins or New OrLEANS

Now I feel hungry - - - and educated!

Go to Pierre Maspero's on Chartres for their fried green tomato w/grilled shrimp. Its the best ever. I go to Nola about every 6 weeks so if anyone needs recommendations, PM me. it's my mecca.

If you do go to Commander's Palace, which is in the Garden District rather than the French Quarter, try their Bread Pudding Souffle with Whiskey Cream Sauce. Amazing.