If there is one thing people in New Orleans are great at, it’s nostalgia. Often as I walk along the streets I find as much pleasure reminiscing about things that used to be here as I do discovering what is new. Here are the top 9 things that you can’t do in New Orleans anymore…but you wish that you could.
- Finishing your night with some K&B ice cream.
Facebook.com / K&B Drugs There are so many things I miss about these purple and gold themed stores, but the ice cream just may be the thing I miss the most.
- The seafood platter at Bruning’s Restaurant.
Facebook.com / Ain’t dere no more / Lisa Daigle One of the classics of New Orleans that you simply can’t replace. There was nothing like the seafood platters at this place.
- McKenzie’s Donuts
Yelp.com / Helen M. Remnants of that iconic bakery chain can still be found all over the city, including this former location that is now Creole Creamery. Ah how I miss those delicious treats.
- $1 Drinks at Ms. Mae’s
Yelp.com / Edward M. Sure, Ms. Mae’s is still open, and many of its charms are still intact. But the $1 drinks are now $2…making it just not quite the same anymore.
- Soaking up the rays at Pontchartrain Beach.
Wikicommons / Callais.net So many people have incredible fond memories of this place, I’m truly heart broken that I was born after it closed. Who thinks there’s a chance something like this could reopen at the lake?
- Taking a dip in the Audubon Fountains
Facebook.com / Ain’t Dere No More Apparently this used to be common practice at Audubon Park. I know sometimes it still happens…but usually it’s dogs doing the swimming. Looks like a lot of fun though!
- Drinking a Dixie brewed in New Orleans
facebook.com/DixieBrewCo/ Since Katrina, the Dixie Brewery has been closed, so it’s been tough to snag one of these. Recently though the Benson family purchased the label, and there are plans to restart making beer here in NOLA. So this one might be possible sooner rather than later!
- Dancing the night away for Salsa Night at Cafe Brazil
Google.com / Maps Oh how I miss those weekly dance parties…there’s really been nothing like it since this place closed years ago. It’s another big mystery why nothing has ever been able to take its place.
- Chowing down on a Hubig’s Pie
Facebook.com / Hubig’s Pie–Official Page And finally, one of the most beloved desserts still hasn’t found a way to resume production following a bakery fire. Maybe if we keep praying those chocolate filled pies will return!
What things in New Orleans do you miss that ain’t dere no more? We love to hear your stories and feedback. Thanks for reading and sharing 🙂
Facebook.com / K&B Drugs
There are so many things I miss about these purple and gold themed stores, but the ice cream just may be the thing I miss the most.
Facebook.com / Ain’t dere no more / Lisa Daigle
One of the classics of New Orleans that you simply can’t replace. There was nothing like the seafood platters at this place.
Yelp.com / Helen M.
Remnants of that iconic bakery chain can still be found all over the city, including this former location that is now Creole Creamery. Ah how I miss those delicious treats.
Yelp.com / Edward M.
Sure, Ms. Mae’s is still open, and many of its charms are still intact. But the $1 drinks are now $2…making it just not quite the same anymore.
Wikicommons / Callais.net
So many people have incredible fond memories of this place, I’m truly heart broken that I was born after it closed. Who thinks there’s a chance something like this could reopen at the lake?
Facebook.com / Ain’t Dere No More
Apparently this used to be common practice at Audubon Park. I know sometimes it still happens…but usually it’s dogs doing the swimming. Looks like a lot of fun though!
facebook.com/DixieBrewCo/
Since Katrina, the Dixie Brewery has been closed, so it’s been tough to snag one of these. Recently though the Benson family purchased the label, and there are plans to restart making beer here in NOLA. So this one might be possible sooner rather than later!
Google.com / Maps
Oh how I miss those weekly dance parties…there’s really been nothing like it since this place closed years ago. It’s another big mystery why nothing has ever been able to take its place.
Facebook.com / Hubig’s Pie–Official Page
And finally, one of the most beloved desserts still hasn’t found a way to resume production following a bakery fire. Maybe if we keep praying those chocolate filled pies will return!
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