The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1983-- Page Sugar and booze on Bourbon Si By ROB POLLARD What can you say about a place where night clubs feature female im- personators, boisterous crowds scream "show your tits " to females (who often obie) on French Quarter balconies, a is still hailed as a cultural center? 'hat's New Orleans. Te festive atmosphere of the French Quarter and the easygoing manner of te4residents of New Orleans make it a g t place for a get-away. ,NEW ORLEANS is best noted for the tremendous amount of drinking that is done there. But New Orleans has a lot nore than just booze to offer. ZThere is entertainment, ranging from e ,ellent jazz to numerous street cor- ier acts. The restaurants of New Orleans have an excellent reputation, and contrary to popular belief, many of them are affordable. Even the Crescent City's transpor- tation system can be considered a form of entertainment. The street cars run up and down beautiful St. Charles St. and for 40 cents one can ride one of these open air vehicles to anywhere along its four mile route. For those leaving the downtown area after mid- night the streetcars leave from Canal and St. Charles once an hour, but they are not dependable. An hour and a half wait for a streetcar is not uncommon. ALTHOUGH A car is handy for get- ting around the city, currently many parts of the city are torn up because of renovations for the 1984 World's Fair, and anyone who drives is bound to have a hard time finding a parking space. No description of New Orleans is complete without mentioning the weather. When the Morton salt girl said "when it rains it pours," she was not talking about salt. Although it seldom rains for more than an hour or two, the rain comes down very hard. As far as temperatures, New Orleans weather is unpredictable. On a December day the temperature can be anywhere from 35 to 70 degrees. The majority of Ann Arborites will be absorbing their New Orleans culture from a bottle. The drinking age in New Orleans is 18, but there is not a bar in the city that will serve anyone a day under 15. To say the least, New Orleans drinking laws are liberal. THE MOST famous New Orleans watering hole is Pat O'Briens. Located at 718 St. Peter in the quarter, Pat 0's is the world's largest bar in terms of volume of alcohol consumed. A trip to Pat O's often involves a wait to get in, but it's worth it. Rather than the tourist-favorite Hurricane, try a purple people eater or a skylab fallout. There are numerous clubs in the quarter advertising female and male strippers with "no cover charge and no minimum," but unless you have money you need to get rid of, you're better off sneaking a peek through the doors and going on your way. The various jazz and blues bars are excellent, but you pay for it, and often you can hear and see the performers just as well from the street. The most economical way to enjoy yourself in the French Quarter is to buy beer or drinks on the street and walk around the quarter, getting a glimpse of all that's going on. Takee-Outee, a Chinese fast food chain, sells 20 ounce cups of beer for a buck. The trick is to see if you can finish them before they get warm. ALTHOUGH ALCOHOL regulations are lenient, drug laws are not. The irresistable urge to light up a joint on the street may result in a night in New Orleans central lockup. Possession of any amount of cocaine is a felony, as is the sale of any amount of either cocaine or marijuana (including the sale of a joint). For a cheap but delicious meal try Cafe Maspero. Maspero's is on the edge of the quarter at 601 Decatur St., try the roast beef and cheese. Drinks at Maspero's are also cheap. Brennan's and Antoine's are world renowned. They are places to go when your wallet is getting too fat for your pocket, but the cuisine is superb. Try Brennan's cham- pagne brunch. Anyone visiting New Orleans can't help but eat at Popeyes. The spicy fried chicken will clear out your system for days, if you live that long. Don't forget to order a large coke. When in the downtown area one must be alert. Crime in New Orleans is a problem. Keep your possessions in a safe place and do not wander off to the unpopulated parts of the Quarter. There are lots of little kids running around the French Quarter. Many of them are smiling not because their mothers let them stay out late but because the have lifted some unsuspecting tourist' wallet. Be careful if you're going to ge tipsy. All those Wolverine fans who hit Nei Orleans and Bourbon St. are sure t have a lot of fun, and there is one othe form of entertainment New Orlean provides - some game called football. INDIVIDUAL THEATRES 5M w Ge r 761-9700 $2.00 SHOWS BEFORE 6 P.M. NOW EXAM MATINEES! GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW ON SALE! Come to terms. You'll laugh. 4 You'll cry. And you'll want to see it again. 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