This is the third review in the New Orleans series. Please see my previous reviews on Crawfish Etouffee at Snug Harbor Jazz and The Frenchmen Hotel.

Every one in the dining area at Snug Harbor seemed to be having a great time enjoying their food and drink, and the separate bar location was now filled to over flowing with a well behaved crowd; a lot of martini’s were seen. Over hearing the music while in the dining room, we went in to explore, finding that the live jazz performance was in a separate location behind the bar/restaurant. We were allowed to take a peak inside, and while admission at $20 per person was well within range for the quality of entertainment, but having driven from Dallas that day into the evening, we were ready to call it a night and head back to our room. Check out the calendar on their website for their New Orleans live jazz lineup.

While walking back to our hotel, we came upon several other bars with jazz performances. Some were so-so, giving some of the locals a chance to show off their talents. As always in New Orleans, every one seemed to know each other making one wonder how many locals were there, or if just the over all atmosphere of this city seems to make every one friendly to each other. I was already feeling a part of this neighborhood, and I’d just arrived.

Stopping in at one of the bars, we were treated to a dance lesson between sets, open to any one willing to join in. It provided a great deal of entertainment as several of the participants had no rhythm at all. The instructor had quite a move going on, and was getting some what irritated with several of the participants acting crazy. He took his position rather seriously. Cozying up at the bar, drinking some local beer, I struck up a conversation with the bartender (always a fun thing to do), and learned more about the entertainment and location.

Stay tuned for the next review in my New Orleans series. Next up, The Praline Connection. Yum.