Rookie Question - Bars/Pubs/Hangs near fairgrounds

[KidRob]

Hey everyone. Last time I was at the fest, I was underage. So obtaining booze was a whole other process altogether. Now that I'm legal, where are the good hangs by the fairgrounds for before and after? Any secrets or tidbits of info?

Thanks folks!

[festivalgirl]

Hey everyone. Last time I was at the fest, I was underage. So obtaining booze was a whole other process altogether. Now that I'm legal, where are the good hangs by the fairgrounds for before and after? Any secrets or tidbits of info?

Thanks folks!

Liuzza's By The Track. Pre Fest & Post Fest!! You can't miss us. :)

[swag]

Liuzza's is cool, but it's a big street party. Folks pop inside to buy beverages, then hang on the street. Lots of fun, but if you're looking for somewhere to pull up a barstool and relax, Liuzza's isn't that.

[linza22]

Liuzza's is cool, but it's a big street party. Folks pop inside to buy beverages, then hang on the street. Lots of fun, but if you're looking for somewhere to pull up a barstool and relax, Liuzza's isn't that.

yeah...but you can grab a drink, get some snacks and set up your chair and relax...even mo bettah! it is soooooo much fun!!!!

[Belle]

yeah...but you can grab a drink, get some snacks and set up your chair and relax...even mo bettah! it is soooooo much fun!!!!

So this is why I should start bringing a chair...never been to Liuzza's. Maybe this is the year.

We have stopped at neighbors yards and had a cold one with them and some mighty fine chicken too!

[csoul]

So this is why I should start bringing a chair...never been to Liuzza's. Maybe this is the year.

We have stopped at neighbors yards and had a cold one with them and some mighty fine chicken too!

We've never been either. Has always sounded like a good time and the web-cam they have set up is fun to watch. Maybe this'll be the year for us, too!

[linza22]

We've never been either. Has always sounded like a good time and the web-cam they have set up is fun to watch. Maybe this'll be the year for us, too!

it's my favorite time of fest (i know i know) because you get to see everyone and talk about who you saw that day. and the frozen drinks taste soooooooooooooooo good....and yeah, i just set up my chair .....

[bluesmama]

Liuzza's, Liuzza's, Liuzza's, Liuzza's
a bloody in the mornin & something frozen in the evening - nuff said

[csoul]

it's my favorite time of fest (i know i know) because you get to see everyone and talk about who you saw that day. and the frozen drinks taste soooooooooooooooo good....and yeah, i just set up my chair .....

If you're there, it's sure to be a good time!

[linza22]

Liuzza's, Liuzza's, Liuzza's, Liuzza's
a bloody in the mornin & something frozen in the evening - nuff said

yep! can't wait to see you there!

[tangledupinblue]

ALERT!!!

Please do not allow Linza to fool you on her "chair" thing at Liuzza's. She would prefer to pet doggies and end up on the pavement. "LINZA'S DOWN!"

Can't wait to see Peanut Paul C and his honey bottle picking us up off the ground. Maybe it is my turn this year!

[bluesmama]

yep! can't wait to see you there!

starting to feel like i'll make it - wasn't sure at first if i'd feel like going

good friends & good music are good for the soul!

[linza22]

ALERT!!!

Please do not allow Linza to fool you on her "chair" thing at Liuzza's. She would prefer to pet doggies and end up on the pavement. "LINZA'S DOWN!"

Can't wait to see Peanut Paul C and his honey bottle picking us up off the ground. Maybe it is my turn this year!

damn! i was just thinking about that! haha....damn doggies....i'm not allowed to pet them when i wear my 2 1/2 inch stacks!

[BigDag]

I'm a Liuzza's fan too, but..

An alternative is Brooks Seahorse Saloon, on Gentilly across the street from the Fairgrounds. It's always crowded pre and post fest, too.

[Belle]

i wear my 2 1/2 inch stacks!

To FEST you are kidding right. I know you are short..hell we are a foot apart but damn girl tell me you dont! But if I find you on the ground...I will pick you up for sure.

[marignygreg]

I'm a Liuzza's fan too, but..

An alternative is Brooks Seahorse Saloon, on Gentilly across the street from the Fairgrounds. It's always crowded pre and post fest, too.

Shhh.....:)

My prefered joint, but Liuzza's is great as well for street hanging.

[canadianjohn]

How about Liuzzas in mid-city. Big frosted Abitas!!

[rowEn]

Logistical question...

We're driving because I got one of our passes with parking. Is there a place to park on the street by Liuzza's pre-fest so that we can have a cocktail (OJ for the driver!) and then drive around to where we enter for our parking? I've never been to Liuzza's, but from looking at the map, it is directly across the track from where I parked last time I went.

[linza22]

To FEST you are kidding right. I know you are short..hell we are a foot apart but damn girl tell me you dont! But if I find you on the ground...I will pick you up for sure.



yeah...let me go measure them...whoopsi...i lied ... they're 3 1/2...but they're stacks/wedges..so people don't even notice...they are very very comfortable...bandolino slides.

[linza22]

starting to feel like i'll make it - wasn't sure at first if i'd feel like going

good friends & good music are good for the soul!

it will be good for you. lots of love, hugs, kisses ...

[linza22]

I'm a Liuzza's fan too, but..

An alternative is Brooks Seahorse Saloon, on Gentilly across the street from the Fairgrounds. It's always crowded pre and post fest, too.

i've been there too!

[BigDag]

Logistical question...

We're driving because I got one of our passes with parking. Is there a place to park on the street by Liuzza's pre-fest so that we can have a cocktail (OJ for the driver!) and then drive around to where we enter for our parking? I've never been to Liuzza's, but from looking at the map, it is directly across the track from where I parked last time I went.

The neighborhood requires a residental parking permit, and it's enforced during Fest. I know that from experience. Perhaps if you don't linger too long...

[rowEn]

The neighborhood requires a residental parking permit, and it's enforced during Fest. I know that from experience. Perhaps if you don't linger too long...

I wonder how early they would let us park? I have no problem parking early and getting our tickets/wristbands and then walking around to Liuzza's.

[linza22]

I wonder how early they would let us park? I have no problem parking early and getting our tickets/wristbands and then walking around to Liuzza's.


if it's like here, you have to have the permit on your car at all times.

[rowEn]

if it's like here, you have to have the permit on your car at all times.

No, I meant the JF folks :) That way we'd be parked on the fairgrounds already.

[linza22]

No, I meant the JF folks :) That way we'd be parked on the fairgrounds already.

whoopsi...still on my second cup of coffee in my bed clothes....

[Staxsun]

I love going to Liuzza's in the mornings before fest. As most of y'all know, I can't even drink any more, but I just love meeting up there. Everybody's in a fest mood, but they have time to visit before the gates open. During meetups behind Ms. Lena's everyone is in a hurry to go hear music and is somewhat distracted.

[linza22]

I love going to Liuzza's in the mornings before fest. As most of y'all know, I can't even drink any more, but I just love meeting up there. Everybody's in a fest mood, but they have time to visit before the gates open. During meetups behind Ms. Lena's everyone is in a hurry to go hear music and is somewhat distracted.

Exactly....very relaxed time. Love ms lena's too...but yeah...we're all watching the clock pretty close.

[rowEn]

whoopsi...still on my second cup of coffee in my bed clothes....

That's OK, I'm not getting dressed today at all (home sick with laryngitis) Right now I'm getting ready to enjoy a nice NyQuil haze and watch the LIFE series from Discovery Channel that we taped while we were in Vegas. I absolutely LOVE shows like this! When we first got an HD television and an HD cable box, we spend weeks watching NatGeo and DiscoveryHD just for the beautiful pictures.

[swag]

Logistical question...

We're driving because I got one of our passes with parking. Is there a place to park on the street by Liuzza's pre-fest so that we can have a cocktail (OJ for the driver!) and then drive around to where we enter for our parking? I've never been to Liuzza's, but from looking at the map, it is directly across the track from where I parked last time I went.

http://jazzfest.swagland.com/images/Jazzfest07-0506-001-tow.jpg

[rowEn]

http://jazzfest.swagland.com/images/Jazzfest07-0506-001-tow.jpg

Oh, if it looks risky we won't park there. We bought VIP tix again this year, one of which I got with parking. I'm just not sure how early the Fest folks will be there to let us park, etc. If I can get in there early, we can just walk around to Liuzzas :)

[stlbarb]

I wonder how early they would let us park? I have no problem parking early and getting our tickets/wristbands and then walking around to Liuzza's.

you should be able to find out the exact time,
but long ago, before VP, they let the cars in around the 10:30ish or later. i think it was the same time as they open the pedestrian gates.

you might be able to do a short term illegal park around liuzza's, but sometimes they are really harsh about having the neighborhood pass in the window to get into the area. and then when you leave to park inside, you will be trying to drive through pedestrians and have to make 2 lefts to get to the street you need.
a lot of work for a bloody.

[rowEn]

you should be able to find out the exact time,
but long ago, before VP, they let the cars in around the 10:30ish or later. i think it was the same time as they open the pedestrian gates.

you might be able to do a short term illegal park around liuzza's, but sometimes they are really harsh about having the neighborhood pass in the window to get into the area. and then when you leave to park inside, you will be trying to drive through pedestrians and have to make 2 lefts to get to the street you need.
a lot of work for a bloody.

Yeah, that is what I'm thinking. On Saturday we're letting our NOLA friend use our parking pass, so maybe we'll just have him pick us up at Liuzzas on Saturday morning :)

[swag]

VIP offers reentry, right? The other idea might be to park the car, wait for the backside gates to open at 11:00, then just cross the middle of the FG and exit by the Gospel tent. You'd be at Liuzza's by 11:20, could hang there for a half hour even, and be back inside by noon.

That'd be a much shorter walk than to go around the whole outside of the Fairgounds, I'll bet a mile shorter or more.

[stlbarb]

Yeah, that is what I'm thinking. On Saturday we're letting our NOLA friend use our parking pass, so maybe we'll just have him pick us up at Liuzzas on Saturday morning :)

why dont you just come in the sauvage gate and meet them inside the fest?
its only a few short blocks to the gate from Liuzza's, and driving through the hood can be slow.

[njk918]

I definitely want to hit Liuzza's for the first time this year. A good bloody before fest sounds like the best way to start the day!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I definitely want to hit Liuzza's for the first time this year. A good bloody before fest sounds like the best way to start the day!

fyi: 4 Double Bloodies were $48 @ Liuzza's. It is still a great place to meet folks out on the street if your able to make it.

[njk918]

fyi: 4 Double Bloodies were $48 @ Liuzza's. It is still a great place to meet folks out on the street if your able to make it.

Yikes! Well, good to know. Still, it sounds like we have to do it, even if it's just once. Maybe we'll opt for the single shot!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Yikes! Well, good to know. Still, it sounds like we have to do it, even if it's just once. Maybe we'll opt for the single shot!

Go for it!!! You will have fun!!!!

[festivalgirl]

fyi: 4 Double Bloodies were $48 @ Liuzza's. It is still a great place to meet folks out on the street if your able to make it.

A smile and a tip a the outside bar sometimes gets you a single/"double". Having your order and money ready helps, too. I'm just sayin' .......

[rowEn]

A smile and a tip a the outside bar sometimes gets you a single/"double". Having your order and money ready helps, too. I'm just sayin' .......

That advice goes a loooooong way in most any situation :)

[marignygreg]

fyi: 4 Double Bloodies were $48 @ Liuzza's. It is still a great place to meet folks out on the street if your able to make it.

Damn, I always grab a 24 oz. Icehouse at the old Circle K at Dauphine and Esplanade for the walk to fest. Total cost $1.25 :)

[rowEn]

Damn, I always grab a 24 oz. Icehouse at the old Circle K at Dauphine and Esplanade for the walk to fest. Total cost $1.25 :)

Heh, that is usually more our style. Not sure which vehicle we'll be driving down. Might dictate putting a cooler in the back of either (and chairs, sunbrellas, blanket...) since we can do in/out.

Will have to get some texting numbers from folks to find out if the party is still going on for us to walk thru to Liuzza's or just meet up by Ms. Lena's instead.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Damn, I always grab a 24 oz. Icehouse at the old Circle K at Dauphine and Esplanade for the walk to fest. Total cost $1.25 :)

Greg, your my type of person. Hell, I was looking very hard the other day at a 30 pack of Busch Lite for 14.95. That is .50 (-tax) per beer. I really didn't need 30 beers so I ended up with 6/Molson Golden.

[marignygreg]

Greg, your my type of person. Hell, I was looking very hard the other day at a 30 pack of Busch Lite for 14.95. That is .50 (-tax) per beer. I really didn't need 30 beers so I ended up with 6/Molson Golden.

Thanks, Fred. Being out of work will make you look for deals. I paid $13 for a six pack of Sierra Nevada Big Foot Ale last night and enjoyed the hell out of it, but I mostly grab a 30 pack of Icehouse ( 5.5% :) ) for the same price.

[canadianjohn]

Try our prices.....over $37 for 24 crappy buds!!!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Try our prices.....over $37 for 24 crappy buds!!!


You have to be kidding! It must be extra sales tax.

[canadianjohn]

You have to be kidding! It must be extra sales tax.

No it is called a "sin tax". So are tobacco products & gasoline!

[stlbarb]

You have to be kidding! It must be extra sales tax.

are they using the taxes on beer to fund national healthcare?

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

No it is called a "sin tax". So are tobacco products & gasoline!

But I never sin when I drink beer. God Knows.......
Cigarettes are $50 a carton in Texas.

[canadianjohn]

are they using the taxes on beer to fund national healthcare?

Supposedly!!!! All sin taxes are used for health care, but I don't buy it.

[canadianjohn]

But I never sin when I drink beer. God Knows.......
Cigarettes are $50 a carton in Texas.

They are over $80 a carton here. Thank god I only smoke the occasional Cuban cigar.

[tybeedawg]

Damn, I always grab a 24 oz. Icehouse at the old Circle K at Dauphine and Esplanade for the walk to fest. Total cost $1.25 :)

That's the way we roll too ;)

[sophisticated sissy]

Are the Brass Passes made of solid brass?

[pjpjpjpj]

That's the way we roll too ;)
I thought you looked familiar. I get a tallboy for the wait in the Sauvage line every year.... although the spicy bloody mary at Liuzza's is nice too...

[IrinaNOLA]

Hey, Liuzza's is great, but it's not the only bar around - if you get out of Gentilly gate, there's Sea Horse, and they have bands and booze too!

[LAdave]

Are the Brass Passes made of solid brass?

I don't think so, especially not the all important plastic tab!!! BTW, I LOVE your signature.

[sophisticated sissy]

Hey, thank you, Dave, but I'm getting ready to retire it & put up a more fest timely sig line. BTW, I like yours, too. :)

[Yseult8]

Hi - newbie here.

Who is Ms. Lena? and Can you exit the Fairgrounds to go to Luizza's or do you have to start or end there?

[rosetree]

Hi - newbie here.

Who is Ms. Lena? and Can you exit the Fairgrounds to go to Luizza's or do you have to start or end there?

Here is some info:
During the months that preceded the 2006 Fest, the Threadheads discovered that one of the charity beverage booths at Fest was in trouble. Lena Stewart was having problems finding enough volunteers to staff the Zulu Diamondcutters’ booth. Many of the members of the Diamondcutters had been displaced by Katrina and it looked like the group would have to give up their largest annual fundraising opportunity. But the Threadheads came to her rescue and, since 2006, have organized and volunteered en masse for Ms. Lena's Brigade. Over the past 3 years more than 150 volunteers, donating approximately 600 hours of their time, have made the booth possible allowing the Diamondcutters to continue their community service projects.

A general admission ticket does NOT have in and out privileges. Some of the higher priced tickets do... most people start and end at Liuzza's...HTH :)

[Yseult8]

Here is some info:
During the months that preceded the 2006 Fest, the Threadheads discovered that one of the charity beverage booths at Fest was in trouble. Lena Stewart was having problems finding enough volunteers to staff the Zulu Diamondcutters’ booth. Many of the members of the Diamondcutters had been displaced by Katrina and it looked like the group would have to give up their largest annual fundraising opportunity. But the Threadheads came to her rescue and, since 2006, have organized and volunteered en masse for Ms. Lena's Brigade. Over the past 3 years more than 150 volunteers, donating approximately 600 hours of their time, have made the booth possible allowing the Diamondcutters to continue their community service projects.

A general admission ticket does NOT have in and out privileges. Some of the higher priced tickets do... most people start and end at Liuzza's...HTH :)


Thanks, I would love to contribute. How do I find Ms. Lena? Also, what's the best way to Luizza's - through which entrance?

[Belle]

Hope to see you at the tent

Here is a thread to look at

http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?t=11979

Find the Jazz and Heritage stage..look directly behind you for the Zulu beer stand. That is where we are.

[hewboy22]

Also, what's the best way to Luizza's - through which entrance?

Liuzza's is on N. Lopez St., so you'd want the Sauvage entrance. oh man, i can't wait for a bloody and spicy string beeeaaannss!! :D

[Dana]

OK - you guys have me sold on the bloodies - but I'm just wondering if Liuzza's open at 11 or earlier for the pre-Jazz Fest crowd? Do they serve any breakfast foods ?

[navinljohnson]

The best is the Bloody - all 5 food groups
Navin
Be there Thursday AM after Marcia Ball Wednesday at tha Square
Navin

[rowEn]

The best is the Bloody - all 5 food groups
Navin
Be there Thursday AM after Marcia Ball Wednesday at tha Square
Navin

Wait...I'm confused, where does the egg/dairly group fit in? Perhaps a small cube of sharp cheddar on the toothpick sandwiched betwix two small chunks of bacon...because bacon makes almost everything better :)

[navinljohnson]

Sounds like a plan

[Omarsdad]

Liuzza's is open plenty early to get a bloody on the way in.