Have booked to go to New Orleans in July 2006 for my 50th birthday. As you can imagine I have watched events since August with great interest. Where do you suggest the best places to visit, eat, etc. Cant wait to be there.

I think it's impossible to say at this point. It's still uncertain which places will be reopening and when. I would imagine the old line restaurants like Galatoires and Arnauds, along with the new places like August, Emerils, etc. will be fine.

Write back in March or so and we'll try to "update."

The city is far better than it was just a few short weeks ago. Some parts are still devastated but the "tourist-friendly" parts are up and running, even if on a limited basis.

Dan, good to see you posting again! You are wanted on this thread:

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...1&tid=34690244

borogirl:

That is exactly what I had planned to do to celebrate my 50th. My birthday is in early March, though, so I'm no longer planning a New Orleans celebration (I hadn't booked anything yet).

Maybe for my 55th.

My 50th is in May. Haven't planned anything yet either. Let us know where you decide to go.

Maybe we should all get together and have a party!

DAN!

Do you know we have a search party out for you? We've been looking for you! Let us know you are okay and how you fared during Katrina.