Samantha Brown: New Orleans Weekend

New Orleans Weekend

Sam heads down south to check out all that's new in the Big Easy post-Hurricane Katrina. She catches shrimp in the regenerated bayous, goes shopping with a Mad man and even finds time to help some of the cities homeless pooches find new homes.

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New Orleans

Samantha is heading down south to check out all that's new in ...

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Restaurant

Camelia Grill

Sam enjoys an authentic New Orleans meal.

626 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA

Restaurant

Capt Jonathan's Seafood

Sam learns the ins and outs of 'shrimping.'

361 Louisiana St., Westwego, LA 70094

Restaurant

Court of Two Sisters Restaurant

Sam enjoys a meal at the Court of Two Sisters.

613 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130-2181

Activity

Retroactive

Sam continues her Magazine Street stroll with a stop at this vintage store.

5414 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115-3150

Activity

Aidan Gill For Men

Sam checks out this men's grooming essentials store on Magazine Street.

2026 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130

Activity

Audubon Park

Sam attends a dog-training session.

6500 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118

Activity

Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse

Sam takes a French Quarter walking tour with Irvin Mayfield along Pirates Alley, Royal Street and St. Louis Cathedral, then enjoys a jazz show at the Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta Hotel.

Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130

Activity

Petsmart

Sam attends a Petsmart Charities event.

1321 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058

Activity

Audubon Insectarium

Sam learns about insects and tries some unique cuisine.

423 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130

Activity

Voodoo Temple

Sam attends a Voodoo service.

Activity

Alamo Car Rental

Sam picks up her rental car.

225 East Airline Hwy., Kenner, LA 70062

Activity

St. Charles Streetcar

Sam rides the streetcar through New Orleans.

Carondelet and Canal Sts. (end of line)

Activity

Louisiana Superdome

Sam plays football with members of Tulane University football team.

Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA 70112

Activity

Hazelnut

A stop along Sam's tour of Magazine Street, a 6-mile-long stretch of the best antique stores, art galleries, craft shops and classy boutiques to be found in New Orleans.

5515 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115-3151

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