There is romance in spontaneity. And that’s good news for those who may be prying open their lids after Mardi Gras to realize that Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine’s Day.
Avoid the crowds in New Orleans by investigating new neighborhoods, asking locals for the best food and drink, and doing the French Quarter the right way.
From a seat at the dining counter, you can look directly into the glowing maw of the domed pizza oven and the little bonfire of oak logs within. You can