Sounds like the French Quarter is it...though that was what we figured to be central. It does sound like some of the establishments will be fancier than we plan to be, more funky is good.

Actually, though DD thinks that Cajun might not work for me, I'm looking forward to experiencing all of NO....including Cajun music. So, don't forget to include that if you have suggestions! I have experienced it in Los Angeles several times and always enjoy it, along with jazz.

PoppaGator, it would be a pleasure to meet you and find out how you fared through the difficulties over the past few years. We in Los Angeles understand disaster (fires, floods, earthquakes, riots, etc.). You can see the best and worse in people through those times. Anyway we can meet would be wonderful, if it works!

Astro in Los Angeles....