Hey Tulane guys, I'm headed to the Memphis-Tulane game Friday night. Memphis Alumni have a tailgating party set up in Newcomb Quad from 5-7 pm, but I would like to arrive earlier and check out how the Green Wave folks tailgate. And maybe take a few videos and photos of anything unusual, interesting or exciting.

Any suggestions on where best to wander around campus? Last time I was there, I saw a few great frat parties going on, but I probably could mingle better with alums, since I'm 71 and "fluffy," lol. Students might think I'm a perv with a camera...

Also, I'm staying in an Airbnb on Pritchard Place, about 2 miles from campus. Should I walk in from there, or take Uber? Thanks.

(09-25-2018 12:47 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Hey Tulane guys, I'm headed to the Memphis-Tulane game Friday night. Memphis Alumni have a tailgating party set up in Newcomb Quad from 5-7 pm, but I would like to arrive earlier and check out how the Green Wave folks tailgate. And maybe take a few videos and photos of anything unusual, interesting or exciting.

Any suggestions on where best to wander around campus? Last time I was there, I saw a few great frat parties going on, but I probably could mingle better with alums, since I'm 71 and "fluffy," lol. Students might think I'm a perv with a camera...

Also, I'm staying in an Airbnb on Pritchard Place, about 2 miles from campus. Should I walk in from there, or take Uber? Thanks.

I assume that you're on the portion of Pritchard Place near Versailles Blvd. In that case I would just walk down Versailles and across Claiborne Ave to campus. Not a long walk and some nice homes in that area.

You'll be sharing the Newcomb Quad with student tailgating. The rest of the tailgate is on the LBC Quad, which is right next to Newcomb Quad. Just a little street separating them.

Everything is pretty much right there. I assume that you already have a game ticket, because there is also this:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DnoSh8YUYAAFcSR.jpg

any NOLA folks have an opinion on eating at Joey K's or any other similar eating suggestions along St Charles on the way to the game? always looking for a place I haven't been to.

(09-25-2018 03:43 PM)tigerjeb Wrote:  any NOLA folks have an opinion on eating at Joey K's or any other similar eating suggestions along St Charles on the way to the game? always looking for a place I haven't been to.

Superior Seafood on St Charles is a good bet, about half way between the Garden Dist & Tulane.

yes but I've been there. looking for new experiences

(09-25-2018 05:15 PM)tigerjeb Wrote:  yes but I've been there. looking for new experiences

Have you been to Brigtsen's?

Went there a few years ago. Great experience & food. Not far from Tulane.

https://www.nola.com/dining-guide/index....ens_1.html

https://www.nola.com/dining-guide/index....urant.html

(09-25-2018 01:20 PM)TU77CAL82 Wrote:  

(09-25-2018 12:47 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Hey Tulane guys, I'm headed to the Memphis-Tulane game Friday night. Memphis Alumni have a tailgating party set up in Newcomb Quad from 5-7 pm, but I would like to arrive earlier and check out how the Green Wave folks tailgate. And maybe take a few videos and photos of anything unusual, interesting or exciting.

Any suggestions on where best to wander around campus? Last time I was there, I saw a few great frat parties going on, but I probably could mingle better with alums, since I'm 71 and "fluffy," lol. Students might think I'm a perv with a camera...

Also, I'm staying in an Airbnb on Pritchard Place, about 2 miles from campus. Should I walk in from there, or take Uber? Thanks.

I assume that you're on the portion of Pritchard Place near Versailles Blvd. In that case I would just walk down Versailles and across Claiborne Ave to campus. Not a long walk and some nice homes in that area.

You'll be sharing the Newcomb Quad with student tailgating. The rest of the tailgate is on the LBC Quad, which is right next to Newcomb Quad. Just a little street separating them.

Everything is pretty much right there. I assume that you already have a game ticket, because there is also this:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DnoSh8YUYAAFcSR.jpg

I'm staying on Pritchard Place near Leonidas, about 2 miles from the Newcomb Quad and 1.7 miles or so from Yulman. I'm thinking it's not good to walk back there after the game, so I should take Uber or Lyft.

And yes, I do have a game ticket. :)

(09-26-2018 12:55 AM)Cletus Wrote:  

(09-25-2018 05:15 PM)tigerjeb Wrote:  yes but I've been there. looking for new experiences

Have you been to Brigtsen's?

Went there a few years ago. Great experience & food. Not far from Tulane.

https://www.nola.com/dining-guide/index....ens_1.html

https://www.nola.com/dining-guide/index....urant.html

haven't - thanks!

Go to Pjs coffee on campus... amazing

(09-25-2018 05:15 PM)tigerjeb Wrote:  yes but I've been there. looking for new experiences

If you have never been to Mandina's I'd recommend that. We go everytime were in NO. Known for Turtle Soup. My mother in law would go there growing up for sandwiches -- its been around forever.


http://mandinasrestaurant.com/nola/

Good old fashions too if you wanted to get your tailgate started right

(09-26-2018 10:12 AM)Knights_of_UCF Wrote:  

(09-25-2018 05:15 PM)tigerjeb Wrote:  yes but I've been there. looking for new experiences

If you have never been to Mandina's I'd recommend that. We go everytime were in NO. Known for Turtle Soup. My mother in law would go there growing up for sandwiches -- its been around forever.


http://mandinasrestaurant.com/nola/

Good old fashions too if you wanted to get your tailgate started right

on the list now -thanks

(09-26-2018 10:58 AM)tigerjeb Wrote:  

(09-26-2018 10:12 AM)Knights_of_UCF Wrote:  

(09-25-2018 05:15 PM)tigerjeb Wrote:  yes but I've been there. looking for new experiences

If you have never been to Mandina's I'd recommend that. We go everytime were in NO. Known for Turtle Soup. My mother in law would go there growing up for sandwiches -- its been around forever.


http://mandinasrestaurant.com/nola/

Good old fashions too if you wanted to get your tailgate started right

on the list now -thanks

Mandina's is great but not anywhere near campus. Honestly not a whole lot of places right on St. Charles, but if you head down some side streets you'll find good stuff. Keep in mind New Orleanians don't really go out for New Orleans food. We make that at home. But some stuff I'd recommend in the general vicinity of Tulane and around the path there from downtown would be Lilly's Cafe, Gris Gris, Domilise's, Jamila's, Camellia Grill, Atchafalaya, Rum House, Felipe's, Magasin, and Casamento's. Lots of different types of food in that list.

And by the way you can get some Superior Grill and Superior Seafood stuff in Yulman Stadium (frozen French 75's and pulled pork nachos are my favorites).

(09-26-2018 12:29 PM)rollgreenwave Wrote:  

(09-26-2018 10:58 AM)tigerjeb Wrote:  

(09-26-2018 10:12 AM)Knights_of_UCF Wrote:  

(09-25-2018 05:15 PM)tigerjeb Wrote:  yes but I've been there. looking for new experiences

If you have never been to Mandina's I'd recommend that. We go everytime were in NO. Known for Turtle Soup. My mother in law would go there growing up for sandwiches -- its been around forever.


http://mandinasrestaurant.com/nola/

Good old fashions too if you wanted to get your tailgate started right

on the list now -thanks

Mandina's is great but not anywhere near campus. Honestly not a whole lot of places right on St. Charles, but if you head down some side streets you'll find good stuff. Keep in mind New Orleanians don't really go out for New Orleans food. We make that at home. But some stuff I'd recommend in the general vicinity of Tulane and around the path there from downtown would be Lilly's Cafe, Gris Gris, Domilise's, Jamila's, Camellia Grill, Atchafalaya, Rum House, Felipe's, Magasin, and Casamento's. Lots of different types of food in that list.

And by the way you can get some Superior Grill and Superior Seafood stuff in Yulman Stadium (frozen French 75's and pulled pork nachos are my favorites).

Thanks. I'll check out some of those. Coming down Thursday, staying until Sunday, with a side trip to the Ole Miss-LSU tailgate on Saturday.

(09-26-2018 07:36 AM)pablowow Wrote:  Go to Pjs coffee on campus... amazing

PJ's was acceptable coffee - not bad at all, but not amazing IMO.

I'm a big fan of Frankie and Johnny's - it's a dive bar a few blocks west of Henry Clay. Very affordable food that tastes above average.

Just a thought, and nothing against the OP, but maybe we should create a 'where do we stay, eat, and tailgate' for each school and let the fans of those schools chime in and pin it at the top? I know I have a ton of recommendations for UH.

(09-26-2018 09:54 PM)canewton Wrote:  Just a thought, and nothing against the OP, but maybe we should create a 'where do we tailgate and eat' for each school and let the fans of those schools chime in and pin it at the top?

I think that's a good idea.

(09-26-2018 12:29 PM)rollgreenwave Wrote:  

(09-26-2018 10:58 AM)tigerjeb Wrote:  

(09-26-2018 10:12 AM)Knights_of_UCF Wrote:  

(09-25-2018 05:15 PM)tigerjeb Wrote:  yes but I've been there. looking for new experiences

If you have never been to Mandina's I'd recommend that. We go everytime were in NO. Known for Turtle Soup. My mother in law would go there growing up for sandwiches -- its been around forever.


http://mandinasrestaurant.com/nola/

Good old fashions too if you wanted to get your tailgate started right

on the list now -thanks

Mandina's is great but not anywhere near campus. Honestly not a whole lot of places right on St. Charles, but if you head down some side streets you'll find good stuff. Keep in mind New Orleanians don't really go out for New Orleans food. We make that at home. But some stuff I'd recommend in the general vicinity of Tulane and around the path there from downtown would be Lilly's Cafe, Gris Gris, Domilise's, Jamila's, Camellia Grill, Atchafalaya, Rum House, Felipe's, Magasin, and Casamento's. Lots of different types of food in that list.

And by the way you can get some Superior Grill and Superior Seafood stuff in Yulman Stadium (frozen French 75's and pulled pork nachos are my favorites).

We ate at Rum House tonight for dinner thanks to your suggestion. Did not disappoint!