JazzFest on a budget

[Belle]

Thinking I could use some help to find the places where good eating on less can be had. We have found a way to make it for last weekend after we thought it was impossible. Landed a few contracts (thank God), generous friends and used points for airfare. WOOHOO!!! I believe in miracles at this time for sure.

Which leads me to a few questions about eating good on little that BigDag mentioned.

Breakfast and dinner suggestions please. Thank you very very much.

[Orleansnj]

Thinking I could use some help to find the places where good eating on less can be had. We have found a way to make it for last weekend after we thought it was impossible. Landed a few contracts (thank God), generous friends and used points for airfare. WOOHOO!!! I believe in miracles at this time for sure.

Which leads me to a few questions about eating good on little that BigDag mentioned.

Breakfast and dinner suggestions please. Thank you very very much.

Budget fest rocks:

SWAG has incredible info on his site - so start there. http://www.swagland.com there are notes on budget festing.

Your hotel may have a free continental breakfast. If that's not an option, you can go to walgreens or such and pick up some of the little oatmeal bowl thingies and use the coffee maker in your room to heat up water and have instant oatmeal. Nutritious, it stays with you - and super inexpensive.

Fruit from the French Market - good morning walk from a downtown hotel - and coffee at any of the myriad places.

Beignets - although not much fun for the calorie conscious......but not as bad as you think either.....

Dinner - fairgrounds leftovers
Taqueria Corona uptown on Magazine, Mona's (middle eastern, delish and inexpensive), Juan's Flying Burrito, Parkway Bakery & Tavern (right on Bayou St. John) - not open too late, Cooter Brown's,

Article in Nola.com - read the comments section below Brent Anderson's request for info:
http://blog.nola.com/brettanderson/2009/03/tell_us_about_your_favorite_ch.html

He's going to have a whole section in the spring dining guide - which we will link in the where to eat part of the threadheads.org site. (when it is published - usually early-mid April)

Article in Gambit
http://bestofneworleans.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A46152

[swag]

Many of the suggestions in the "casual" thread are also inexpensive.
http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?t=8256

[sophisticated sissy]

Hooray, Belle! That's awesome news!:D

[festbabe]

Yay, Belle. I'm thrilled you are able to find a way to come to JF. I know things have been tough for you and I can't wait to hug your neck.

[NYMAMA]

WOOOWHOOO!THAT'S THE BEST NEWS I HAVE HAD TODAY BELLE. I AM SO GLAD

[Phatpapa]

Nicccce, Belle.
I'm so happy for you and looking forward to seein' a fellow Virginian

[marignygreg]

WHAT ??? I thought we were sitting this one out together;) I'm joking of course. Great news !!!

[rosetree]

I know I told you before, but this is my official Threadhead...
WHOO-HOOO!!!:D :D :D

[pokerchick66]

Taqueria Corona uptown on Magazine

Taqueria Corona rocks! Get the Shrimp Flautas. :D

[Staxsun]

This is wonderful news! I'm so happy for you, although I may not get to see you (looking like first weekend and daze between for me, if I'm lucky). Just remember, it's not necessary to succumb to the temptation of eating out all the time. Not the healthiest, but grabbing a Hubig's pie or a beignet can keep you going for a long time. If you want to grab a relative inexpensive breakfast out, try Mena's on Chartres. For what seems like an expensive dinner at not too high a price, I like the Gumbo Shop. Lots of free and cheap things to see and do like riding the ferry across the river (free without a car) and taking a long streetcar ride. With all the free in-stores, there's plenty of music to be had. Don't forget the most important - hanging out with your threadhead friends.

[NeenAtlanta]

Budget fest rocks:

SWAG has incredible info on his site - so start there. http://www.swagland.com there are notes on budget festing.

Your hotel may have a free continental breakfast. If that's not an option, you can go to walgreens or such and pick up some of the little oatmeal bowl thingies and use the coffee maker in your room to heat up water and have instant oatmeal. Nutritious, it stays with you - and super inexpensive.

Fruit from the French Market - good morning walk from a downtown hotel - and coffee at any of the myriad places.

Beignets - although not much fun for the calorie conscious......but not as bad as you think either.....

Dinner - fairgrounds leftovers
Taqueria Corona uptown on Magazine, Mona's (middle eastern, delish and inexpensive), Juan's Flying Burrito, Parkway Bakery & Tavern (right on Bayou St. John) - not open too late, Cooter Brown's,

Article in Nola.com - read the comments section below Brent Anderson's request for info:
http://blog.nola.com/brettanderson/2009/03/tell_us_about_your_favorite_ch.html

He's going to have a whole section in the spring dining guide - which we will link in the where to eat part of the threadheads.org site. (when it is published - usually early-mid April)

Article in Gambit
http://bestofneworleans.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A46152

Are you really Swag in disguise? Lots of great info there, Michelle!

[rosetree]

I've got y'all covered for Wednesday's lunch! ;)
...if you are going to be here

[Amy Winette]

YAY!!!! Belle, this is such great news!!!

I'm partial to Bourbon Street pizza for cheap eats personally :)

[Belle]

I've got y'all covered for Wednesday's lunch! ;)
...if you are going to be here

I wish....one of the years I will do all the daze between but still cant leave the kids that long. This Mama looks forward to being not so necessary and dreads it at the same time.

But being able to come at all is such a blessing. The kids are even giving up the week at the beach this summer for us to go and have fun together...they are so supportive. We will only be there 2nd weekend Thursday to early AM on Monday. Pulling an all nighter on Sunday.....

The hugs, the time in New Orleans will be all the sweeter this year...it was so close to not happening. But while happy for us, I feel so bad for others staying home.

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Belle--- Great news!!! Looking forward to meeting up, and so glad its gonna work out for you! Have a funky weekend, Matthew

[Orleansnj]

I wish....one of the years I will do all the daze between but still cant leave the kids that long. This Mama looks forward to being not so necessary and dreads it at the same time.

But being able to come at all is such a blessing. The kids are even giving up the week at the beach this summer for us to go and have fun together...they are so supportive. We will only be there 2nd weekend Thursday to early AM on Monday. Pulling an all nighter on Sunday.....

The hugs, the time in New Orleans will be all the sweeter this year...it was so close to not happening. But while happy for us, I feel so bad for others staying home.

I have to think that with kids who will give up a week at the beach this summer so y'all can be at Fest - there isn't likely to be a time when you won't be 'so necessary'. You may not be proximate in terms of geography - but you obviously did well raising your children !

Can't wait to see you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Amy Winette]

Belle, I'm consistently impressed by those kids of yours -- I may need some child raising tips from you in the future! :)

[ohio]

Excellent Lynda! I'm sure a few cold cold beers will make it your way ;)

[jonnygospeltent]

That's great news .

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

This is the best news of the day!!! I'm so glag your able to make it this year. Please, please let us know if/when your able to make the meetups. I sure hope we get a chance to meet and talk.

[almarco]

Great news belle, a little fest is better than none!

[ibjamn]

Breakfast and dinner suggestions please. Thank you very very much.

The place you are staying ALWAYS has pastries, croissants, muffins, cinnamon/pecan pound cake and other snacks, as well as coffee, juice & vitamin waters for breakfast. Word on the street is they also have a big pot of "something" (spaghetti & meatballs, red beans, crawfish monica) in the fridge in case of quick dinners or late night noshes. :)

[sharon_loves_fats]

We have found a way to make it for last weekend after we thought it was impossible. Landed a few contracts (thank God), generous friends and used points for airfare. WOOHOO!!! I believe in miracles at this time for sure.


YAY, Belle, so happy for you!!!!!!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Thinking I could use some help to find the places where good eating on less can be had. We have found a way to make it for last weekend after we thought it was impossible. Landed a few contracts (thank God), generous friends and used points for airfare. WOOHOO!!! I believe in miracles at this time for sure.

Which leads me to a few questions about eating good on little that BigDag mentioned.

Breakfast and dinner suggestions please. Thank you very very much.

WOW, Belle! I'm so happy for you guys!!

[festivalgirl]

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[Lit]

Great news Lynda. Sorry we won't overlap at all, but very happy for you and Richard. And we'll see you at CFF.

[Doubledown]

Thinking I could use some help to find the places where good eating on less can be had. We have found a way to make it for last weekend after we thought it was impossible. Landed a few contracts (thank God), generous friends and used points for airfare. WOOHOO!!! I believe in miracles at this time for sure.

Which leads me to a few questions about eating good on little that BigDag mentioned.

Breakfast and dinner suggestions please. Thank you very very much.

Pecan Waffles @ camilla Grill :D, fajitas and margaritas at Super Grill will keep you full all day, popeyes,Beignets , always enjoy Glover Grill and Port of Call, dont be afraid to ask for a free Buffet at Harrahs or free drinks.

[stlbarb]

Thinking I could use some help to find the places where good eating on less can be had. We have found a way to make it for last weekend after we thought it was impossible. Landed a few contracts (thank God), generous friends and used points for airfare. WOOHOO!!! I believe in miracles at this time for sure.

Which leads me to a few questions about eating good on little that BigDag mentioned.

Breakfast and dinner suggestions please. Thank you very very much.

love that chicken from 'Popeyes'. get the 12 piece and you might have some left over for breakfast.

Belle, email me b a r b a r a t a b o r 'at' hotmail.

[Amyloves...]

YAY Belle!!! So happy for you!

[Michelino]

Very good news Belle...especially the "landed a few contracts" part!

It will be good to see you at fest!

And yeah, we will take these miracles one family and one month at a time...

[glinda]

Fantastic news!!!!! Yay Belle!!! Can't wait to see ya there. Even better news about a few contracts. That's what we want to hear. Hope for us all.

And sounds like you've got a wonderful place to stay with many fine amenities!:D

[mwgirlonherown]

Yea Lynda! Great news (Snoopy eight count happy dance)

[Belle]

The place you are staying ALWAYS has pastries, croissants, muffins, cinnamon/pecan pound cake and other snacks, as well as coffee, juice & vitamin waters for breakfast. Word on the street is they also have a big pot of "something" (spaghetti & meatballs, red beans, crawfish monica) in the fridge in case of quick dinners or late night noshes. :)

{{{{HUGS}}}}} never ever doubt how much I love you.

[Belle]

love that chicken from 'Popeyes'. get the 12 piece and you might have some left over for breakfast.

Belle, email me b a r b a r a t a b o r 'at' hotmail.


Is the chicken at New Orleans Popeyes different from here in Winchester VA? I keep getting the feeling that since it is there and not here and the original it just might be..or is it just cause its there?

thanks for your tips Stlbarb. I hope to see my twin soon.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Is the chicken at New Orleans Popeyes different from here in Winchester VA? I keep getting the feeling that since it is there and not here and the original it just might be..or is it just cause its there?

thanks for your tips Stlbarb. I hope to see my twin soon.

Check your email...

[stlbarb]

Is the chicken at New Orleans Popeyes different from here in Winchester VA? I keep getting the feeling that since it is there and not here and the original it just might be..or is it just cause its there?

thanks for your tips Stlbarb. I hope to see my twin soon.

not everyone is lucky enough to have Popeyes in their town. we do, and its my favorite. but it does somehow taste better in NOLA. and they give you spicy unless you ask for mild. here they give you mild unless you ask for spicy.
we just find it to be a real yummy & quick. and since its vacation, we dont even feel guilty about eating fried foods. and the price really helps balance the fest budget.

[Corona]

The place you are staying ALWAYS has pastries, croissants, muffins, cinnamon/pecan pound cake and other snacks, as well as coffee, juice & vitamin waters for breakfast. Word on the street is they also have a big pot of "something" (spaghetti & meatballs, red beans, crawfish monica) in the fridge in case of quick dinners or late night noshes. :)
Chez Jamn RAWKS!!!!!!!! You're gonna love it :) WAHOOOOOOOOOO for you!!!!! :D

[stlbarb]

Chez Jamn RAWKS!!!!!!!! You're gonna love it :) WAHOOOOOOOOOO for you!!!!! :D

better bring the elastic waist bands. sounds like you'll go home with a few souvenir pounds.

[funkkjunkie]

I can testify as to the eats at chez jamn as I was just reminded this weekend of the goodies that can be had there! Spaghetti and meatballs! MMmmmmm. Chocolate chip cookies. MmmmmmMmmm. Pastries from the farmers market. mmmmmm. Thanks ibj and hebj for the chilly gentilly hospitality!

[ibjamn]

I can testify as to the eats at chez jamn as I was just reminded this weekend of the goodies that can be had there! Spaghetti and meatballs! MMmmmmm. Chocolate chip cookies. MmmmmmMmmm. Pastries from the farmers market. mmmmmm. Thanks ibj and hebj for the chilly gentilly hospitality!

:)

[revjimk]

I was just checking out rental cars, & prices were pretty high. For the first time in my life, I tried Priceline. Saved over $300 for 13 days!
Try it......
rev

[funkkjunkie]

And yay, Belle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Add Verti Marte to the list of cheap eats. Oh, and mymecca and kibbie highly recommend the casino buffet when you want to really throw down some food. :)