Thursday 21st - 6- 10pm

THE BIG TOP

1638 Clio - between Carondelet and St Charles

THE NEW ORLEANS CRAFT MAFIA OFFERS LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS AND HOLIDAY REVELLERS A "LAST STOP SHOP AT THE BIG TOP" HOLIDAY MARKET AND PARTY

Finish up your holiday shopping list – and celebrate doing so! -- with the New Orleans Craft Mafia at our "Last Stop Shop at the Big Top" Holiday Party,

The event will offer procrastinators and those looking to cross off that last difficult name on your shopping list an opportunity to support local artists, designers and craftsmakers by purchasing one-of-a-kind, handmade items directly from the creators themselves.

Participating members of the NOCM include: art by mags!, dismantled designs, greenKangaroo, Jeremy the Alien Designs, Ms.Placed, Unique Products

Parking in a fire lane: $20

Parking on the median: $75

Parking on the sidewalk: $20
Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant: $20

Parking in the travel portion of the roadway: $20

Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk or intersection: $20

November 14, 2005

New Orleans Conventions and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring a Hospitality Industry Job Fair this Thursday from 10 - 2 at
the Marriott on Canal Street on the second floor gallery.  Openings for all skill levels.  Complimentary food provided by Paul Prudhomme!!!


November 5, 2005

Roberta's Limousine is back on the road.
Stretch limousine service from the airport is $35 for up to 3 people or $12 per person for 4 or more people.
Hourly service also available with a 2 hour minimum.
Reservations required

504-481-0819


November 4, 2005

I received a copy of the following message today

French Quarter Festival, April 21 - 23, 2006, will take place as scheduled.
A unanimous decision from the board of directors has determined that the 22-year old festival
will take place in 2006. "We would like this festival to be a celebration of Survival as well as a memorial for those we have lost" said Jon Stern, FQFI Board President.
The French Quarter Festival is the essence of all that makes up New Orleans , good food, good music and a wonderful way to showcase the French Quarter.
"This festival may be a little smaller in scope than past festivals, due to limited funding, but we are going to do our best not to miss a beat" said the new CEO, Kathleen Alter.


November 3, 2005

According to a message from Cindy, Harry's Corner will re-open on Monday Nov 7th.
Hours of operation will be 11am to 2am


November 1, 2005

The Halloween party on Frenchman street was a big success with live music at DBA, Spotted Cat and Cafe Brasil


October 28, 2005

Southwest airlines announces they will resume some service to New Orleans starting November 12, 2005
http://www.southwest.com


October 27, 2005

Tonight the Ogden Museum of Southern Art resumed its Thursday evening "Ogden After Hours" weekly music series with a live musical performance by New Orleans'
own James Andrews and an interview segment led by music writer Alex Rawls.
For more information on museum hours, exhibits and upcoming After Hours performances please visit their web site at
http://www.ogdenmuseum.org
http://www.ogdenmuseum.org/calendar/index.html

New York City residents find creative ways to show their support for New Orleans

French Quarter business owner assists Professor Sandy Frank at The Fashion Institute of Technology NYC tag sale.
A combination of first rate vintage clothing and prominent signs indicating all proceeds being donated to benefit Katrina victims
made this one of the most popular tables at the sale.

October 26, 205

Quarter Grocery & Deli, located on the corner of Burgundy and Dumaine St. is now open serving hot and delicious sandwiches, po-boys, fries and more!
It's well stocked with plenty of groceries as well as a large selection of beer, liquor and cigarettes.


October 24, 2005

http://neworleansdowntown.com/newsletter.php

Use this link for the Downtown Development District newsletter where you will find the latest information
on trash collection, street cleaning, parking rules enforcement and other important updates as well as links to their main web site
with details on SBA loans and IRS tax relief programs.


October 23, 2005

WWOZ in exile is broadcasting live from Baton Rouge
during the following hours:

Thursday, Oct 20 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.


My company, Inn The Quarter, is seeking a reliable and experienced residential housekeeper to work
Fridays and/or Saturdays in the French Quarter.
In addition, I have an opening for a part time office/personal assistant to work in the French Quarter.
Both positions have somewhat flexible hours and require
all applicants to have an active mobile phone, references and either a bicycle or car.
To apply for either of these positions please forward your contact information and a brief description of your relevant experience to:
manager@innthequarter.com


October 16, 2005

Live music perfomance links
http://www.liveneworleans.com
http://www.wwoz.org/events.php


October 15, 2005

Curfew extended to 2am


October 14, 2005

Times Picayune repots that the one side of the I-10 Twin Span has re-opened.


October 10, 2005

Electricity has finally returned to the Marigny!
Residents on the 1400 block of Chartres reported that they have lights today.

No more check-points to enter the city now, but there are reports of inconsistent attempts to enforce curfew in the Quarter.
No one has mentioned lately whether people are still limited to staying within their zip code after dark.


October 6, 2005

Big news of the day is that we have drinkable water

Many people notice they have developed tiny red spots on their bodies
I am told this might be caused by mold spores
A reported over-the-counter remedy is Neosporin ointment

Tips for Care of Mildew damaged clothing

http://bizneworleans.com/716.html

Stella's is closed for a few weeks to regroup

October 2, 2005

The Shell gas station at Lee Circle is open

Help Wanted and For Rent signs posted all over the Quarter
Lots of business re-opening and in need of staff.


October 1, 2005

I'm told that an ATM at Turtle Bay is working.  The only other ATM's I know are working are in Metairie or Kenner

With electricity on and more businesses open it is now possible to use credit cards.


September 30, 2005 1:26AM

Update received from someone who drove into the city today

"I got in this morning taking my regular route on the interstate and exiting

at Vieux Carre.  The Esplanande exit was closed but Esplanade itself is open

all the way to the projects at least."

United Cabs is Rolling!
News from Deneen Dahn, a driver with United Cabs:
They can be contacted at the same number as always 504-522-9771
"If people are going to be flying in and want cabs at the airport - they may want to arrange these in advance so as to have less of a wait.
Our General Manager, Glen, is there manning the phones and can answer additional questions."


September 29, 2005

TRANSPORTATION

I flew into MSY airport on Tuesday and there were some taxi cabs waiting for passengers but I had reserved a rental car with Dollar. Another one that is open for sure is Thrifty. I do not remember if the airport shuttle is operating but the number is 504-522-3500.

 

When you leave the airport you will find a Winn Dixie with good stock including fresh produce on Airline Hwy.. This was somewhere between. Davis and Williams.

There are also a few gas stations on Airline Highway that were open for business.

 

I-10 is open to the 610 split so you have to stay left and entry to the Quarter can be made via Canal Blvd exit.
There was a check-point at each I-10 exit (NOPD and US Army).

 

Another viable route is Airline Hwy to Causeway and take that to River Road. There was a check-point at the parish line. Take St. Charles all the way into the city.

 

Carrollton is also open to Orleans and Orleans to the Quarter. FYI, Liberto's Dry Cleaning on Willow off Claiborne is open from 8am to 4pm.

 

The water line along most of Canal from City Park to I-10 varies from approx. 1 to 5 feet. This is also true along parts of Orleans in the same section of the city.
This is where I traveled today.

 

OPEN BUSINESSES IN THE QUARTER

This list is updated daily
please feel free to forward updates and corrections to innthequarter@hotmail.com


MUSIC VENUES
This link takes you to a WWOZ update on the status of New Orleans venues
http://www.wwoz.org/clubs.php


FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE BUSINESSES  


A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

		A
		Asian Cajun Bistro	301 Decatur St
		Andrew Jaeger's	300 Decatur St
		Angeli	1141 Decatur St
		Arnaud's	813 Bienville St
		B
		Bottom of the Cup	327 Chartres St
		Bourbon House	144 Bourbon St
		Bacco	310 Chartres St
		Bourbon Pub	801 Bourbon St
		Bombay Club	830 Conti St
		Bourbon St Blues Co	216 Bourbon St
		C
		Chart Room	300 Chartres St
		Cafe du Monde	1039 Decatur St
		Cafe Amilie	912 Royal St
		Cuvee	322 Magazine St
		Clover Grill	900 Bourbon St
		Crazy Horse	400 Dauphine St
		Corner Pocket	940 St Louis
		Cosimos Bar	1201 Decatur
		Cafe Envie	1239 Decatur St
		Coop's Place	1109 Decatur St
		Cyote Ugly	225 North Peter St
		Cafe Rose Nicaud	632 Frenchman St
		Cafe Maspero	601 Decatur St
		Checkpoint Charlie	501 Esplanade Ave
		Central Grocery	923 decatur St
		D
		Desire Oyster House	300 Bourbon St
		Deja Vu	400 Dauphine St
		Desire Bar	Royal St
		Donna's	800 N. Rampart St
		Dungeon	738 Toulouse St>
		DBA	616 Frenchman St
		E
		Embers Steak House	700 Bourbon St
		F
		Fahy's Irish Pub	540 Burgundy St
		Famous Door	439 Bourbon St
		G
		Grape Vine	720 Orleans St
		Good Friends	740 Dauphine St
		Gold Mine	701 Dauphine St
		H
		Herbsaint	701 St Charles Ave
		Hookah Cafe	500 Frenchman St
		Harry's Corner	900 Chartres St
		I
		Irene's	539 St Philip St
		J
		Jonny White's	733 St Peter St.
		K
		K-Paul's	>416 Chartres St
		L
		Lafitte's Blacksmith	Bourbon St
		Lafitte's in Exile	910 Bourbon St
		Louisiana Bistro	337 Dauphine St
M
Molly's on Toulouse	732 Toulouse St
Margaritaville Cafe	1104 Decatur St
Mena's Place	200 Chartres St
Molly's on Decatur	1107 Decatur
Monahan's Erin Rose	811 Conti St
Mojo Lounge	1140 Decatur St
Muriel's	801 Charters St
Mona's Cafe	504 Frenchman St
N
Napoleon House	500 Chartres St
O
One Eyed Jacks	615 Toulouse St
Ol' Toones Saloon	233 Decatur St
>P
Pierre Maspero's	440 Chartres St
Panasia	500 St Charles Ave
Port of Call	838 Esplanade Ave
Peristyle	1041 Dumaine St
Praline Connection	542 Frenchman St
Q
R
Royal Sonesta Bar	300 Bourbon St
Rib Room	621 St Louis St
Rio Lounge	833 Conti St
Ralph & Kacoo's	519 Toulouse St
Razoo	511 Bourbon St
Restaurant August	301 Tchoupitoulas St
Red Fish Grill	115 Bourbon St
Raw Hide	740 Burgundy St
Rib Room	621 St Louis St
Rio Lounge
Remoulade	309 Bourbon St
S
Stella!	1024 Chartres St
Stanley's on Decatur	1009 Decatur St
Spotted Cat	623 Frenchman St
Snug Harbor	626 Frenchman St
T
Three Legged Dog	400 Burgundy St
Tropical Isle	738 Toulouse St
Touche at the Royal Orleans	524 Royal St
The Abbey	1123 Decatur St
Tujaques	823 Decatur St
U
Utopia	227 Bourbon St
V
VooDoo BBQ	219 N Peter St.
W
Whirling Dervish	1135 Decatur St
X
Y
Z
Zydeque Barbeque	808 Iberville

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Regions Bank
French Quarter Postal Emporium
Chase Bank
Hibernia Bank
Whitney Bank
U.S. Post Office

207 North Peters

  French Quarter Computer Service to open the store Sunday or Monday
Kinkos/FEDEX on St Charles and Julia

 

RETAIL STORES

Dutch Alley 
Rubensteins
Walgreens on Decatur St

Rouge Beauty

Hove Parfumeur Ltd

Dashka Roth

Fleur De Paris

Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights

French Quarter Candles

Grandad's General Store

Wish

Southern Candymakers

Parigi Italian Clothing
Sherwin Williams

Mary’s Hardware

Vieux Carre Wine & Spirits
Radio Shack
Joe's French Quarter Wine Cellar
Trashy Diva

HAIR SALONS & PERSONAL CARE SERVICES

Salon Diversions

Hair Asylum
Salon D'Malta

Headquarters

Head to Toe

Mickey Nolan's Salon

Royal Orleans Barber Shop

 

PET CARE SERVICES

Dr. Mike's Animal House


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SERVICES

 

Most phone lines are working and 504 area code cell service is still not perfect. Many local Cingular customers can not access their voicemail. I suggest anyone who relies heavily on telephone service get an out of state phone number for their cell phone before they return. Another option is to buy a cheap pre-paid phone with an out of state number. I am told that if you switch your current phone number you will not be able to get the same number back at a later date.

 

As of 10/1 Cox cable TV and internet is up and running from at least Canal to Dumaine.

 

There reported to be three Laundromats open: Hula Mae, Quarter Launderette, Washing Well.

 

There is one locksmith, Commercial Lock and Key on the 1000 block of Iberville, who is operating from his home on the West Bank. The Iberville shop was badly looted so he is only making trips to the Quarter from time to time and you may be able to schedule an appointment.

There is clear running water which everyone here is bathing in and some are reported to be drinking. I have not personally ingested any city water.

 

Gas on in the Quarter.

 

The good news is that some industrious locals have been offering their services to empty and sanitize your fridge for a price. The average is $100 per unit. There are also some good housekeepers available by the hour.

 

So far as I know there are few cash machines functioning. Regions Bank on Chartres at Toulouse had hoped to re-open on the 10th but too few of the tellers have returned to work so the closest open branch now is in the CBD at 301 St Charles Ave.
French Quarter branches of Whitney, Chase and Hibernia are now open.

 

There is still very limited mail service and I have spotted UPS making deliveries. There is said to be a UPS drop-off location in operation in Metairie now.
The FEDEX office at KINKOS on the corner of St Charles and Julia is open too. 

There is now electricity in most of the Marigny and some of Treme. Not sure about gas. Anyone planning to return to a place that may not yet have power should strongly consider bringing a mosquito net to sleep under at night. You won’t find any for sale here and you will want one.

 

Garbage pick-up has been more and more frequent lately.

Most, if not all, hotel rooms are being occupied at this time and are renting at the average rate of $250/nt.
There are a few Bed and Breakfast locations reporting via nola.com to be open but none that I am personally familiar with.
Anyone returning who questions the viability of their home should have a back-up plan that does not include a hotel room.

GENERAL SUGGESTIONS

 

The only bad odor in the Quarter is the garbage that has yet to be picked up and while trash collection has become more frequent, I suggest you bring scented oil or candles to burn in your home. There is still a lingering odor from trash that had been left on the street for several weeks and people still continue to return to empty their stinky refrigerators. Also bring a mask and heavy rubber gloves if you plan to clean your own fridge. As more and more people return the markets may begin to run low on heavy weight garbage bags, bleach, baking soda, and other supplies needed for this job.

The mosquitoes are out in droves now and their bites seem worse and the itch lasts longer than normal. It would be wise to pack insect repellant and Benedryl ointment because you will likely get bitten often and these items will be hard to come by.


IN CLOSING

One of the biggest and most troubling problems the city faces at this time is the lack of low to moderate cost housing in the downtown area.
Many residents who have lost their homes are returning to work with no access to housing.
Often this problem exists due to low wages and other times because homeowners and business owners must continue to pay mortgages
on uninhabitable structures while at the same time paying rent on temporary housing.
In addition, many people lost their vehicles to Katrina and without reliable public transportation it is difficult for them to seek housing in other less expensive parts of the city if they must commute back and forth from the Quarter, especially late at night.

 
Therefore, Landlords offering furnished and/or unfurnished rooms and apartments for returning residents only may e-mail me at rgknola@hotmail.com
or click here to contact us. We have put an additional page up for this purpose only.
Please to be sure to check proof of residency from inquiring parties in order to avoid offering these scarce resources to out-of-towners possessing adequate financial means.
This will be a free service and no fees or commissions will be required.


Anyone wishing to add facts to this page or other helpful suggestions for those returning to the city may e-mail me at innthequarter@hotmail.com



CLICK HER FOR FURNISHED CORPORATE HOUSING ONLY
1 to 3 month minimum leases
These apartments have always been and continue to be available for corporate clients only

 

I will continue to update this page with any new and significant info. as it is received

 

 

Hope to see you soon…………………………………………Inn The Quarter



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CAR RENTAL COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION

Alamo 504-469-0532

Avis 504-464-9511

Budget 504-461-8622

Dollar 866-434-2226 (local)

Enterprise 504-468-3018

Hertz 504-468-3695

National 504-466-4335

Thrifty 504-463-0800>

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