Sunday in New Orleans

So Sunday, January 15th, the PPA ImagingUSA conference officially kicks off. Made it early to hear a couple speakers and cruise the tradeshow floor. I had to take a break early for lunch and a changing of hotels...So back to wandering and exploring New Orleans!

The Howlin' Wolf - right around the corner from the Convention Center on St. Peters St. near my hotel. The Den serves food. Really good food. On Sundays, Chef Nathanial Zimet from Boucherie takes over the little kitchen area and serves really awesome food. On this particular day, David & Scott were in charge of the grill.  Here is what I enjoyed:

Pulled pork Po-boy with purple cabbage slaw and Krispy Kreme (as in the donuts)  bread pudding. To wash it all down, I enjoyed a Purple Haze, just one of the many beers available on tap:

Time to change hotels...maybe catch a little catnap...it is Sunday afterall!

Nola - Emeril's Place - New Orleans

So I decided to treat myself to one little extravagent New Orleans adventrue. Fine dining at an Emeril hot spot. I chose Nola. In the French Quarter. I was not disappointed. I went in the afternoon on a Saturday. Sat at the dining bar by the kitchen and wood-fired oven. Remember, I am out by myself...so I need the added entertainment and cover :)

When I sat down, I met a couple who just met for a glass of wine and an appetizer. They raved about the crab cake. (which is my standard thing to have when out and about). So, I ordered it. I was not disappointed by either the presentation or yumminess:

So, my meal was awesome.It was fun to watch the lead chef order up and check final plates before they went out. The cook at the the wood-fired oven wasn't too talkative, but still nice. (She cooked my entree') It is a warm place to sit...the only negative for me.

So., chardonnay was excellent, wait staff friendly, attentive and food delish! My crabcake was to die for...and my entree was a fish I had never heard of..drum...which stands for yum when cooked in a  wood fired oven.

Cheers to Nola & Emeril!

PPA - ImagingUSA - New Orleans

So every year the Professional Photographer's of America association has a national conference. I don't go every year. This is my second trip. The beauty of the the conference is that it is kind of whatever you need it to be...research products, vendors, educate yourself, hear amazing & inspiring photogs, get certified, etc.

This year I am in the process of re-launching my business and going full-time. So my adventure/goals for PPA for this year was to rethink my business, research vendors and network...and explore New Orleans.

I wanted to post images sooner...so today I am catching up. 

P.S. I fell back in love with New Orleans and really got to meet some of the the people/artists of NOLA.

Enjoy!

First day in New Orleans. Arrived too early to check in to my hotel, so I went for a walk. Just love the old buildings and signs...