Bachelor Weekend over Mem. Day (5/21-5/25)?

I am organizing am extended bachelor party weekend for a group of 35-40 year olds. I have a pretty good sense of the party/strip club scene on Bourbon--but that%26#39;ll grow tired in about five minutes.

Accordingly, I%26#39;m looking for some other suggestions on things to see and do, and I have a number of questions:

- Various people have recommended Jacques-Imo%26#39;s and the Maple Leaf as a night out. A good plan? If so, is there a preferable night to go (between Fri, Sat, and Sun)? Will we be able to get a table, etc?

- Hotel-wise, I%26#39;m looking for a place that%26#39;s reputable, centrally located, and has an outdoor pool (I haven%26#39;t been to NOLA in late May, but understand that it%26#39;s hot). Any recommendations?

- How does Harrah%26#39;s stack up vs. Vegas casinos? Do they comp drinks? Do they jack up the table limits on weekends? Is there a poker room?

- Where do the locals hang out? We%26#39;re not really likely to stand on a street corner drinking hurricaines/hand grenades.

- I%26#39;ve read good things about both Rock%26#39;n%26#39;Bowl and Rock-n-Sake Bar %26amp; Sushi. Good choices? What time do people go?

- The gang is from NYC and Boston, so bear with me on this question--Do either of the W hotels have a bar worth hanging out at?

- Are the airboat swap tours worth doing? They seem a little pricy ($70). Any specific operators recommended?

- Best breakfast and/or brunch joints?

- Finally, I will be making my way to Central Grocery for a muffuletta (I have been dreaming about them ever since my first visit). Any recommendations on other decent places to get Muff%26#39;s and Po%26#39; Boys?

Thanks! Obviously, I don%26#39;t expect anyone to answer all of those questions at once.

Bachelor Weekend over Mem. Day (5/21-5/25)?

I%26#39;d definitely recommend a search of this forum, since there are a lot of answers to your questions here.

Jacques-Imo%26#39;s is closed on Sunday, but expect a long wait during the weekend, especially with a big group. They take reservations for parties of 5+, so you might want to try booking ahead.

The W on Poydras has a nice Whiskey Blue lounge.

Rock N Sake is one of the best places to get sushi in town, so I highly recommend it.

Bachelor Weekend over Mem. Day (5/21-5/25)?

Here%26#39;s a quick list of the Top Ten bars in New Orleans. Some of them are touristy places so it might now be what you%26#39;re looking for.

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#3 on that list (The Boot) is for high schoolers and college students - avoid!

Also, Rock N Bowl is pretty fun. If you head there around 10pm or so, it%26#39;s pretty lively.

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It is lively (and lots of fun), but vacant tables around that time will probably be nonexistent.

rock n sake is an excellent restaurant in the warehouse district, I%26#39;d head there later after stopping by Vics Kangaroo Cafe and Lucy%26#39;s Retired Surfers bars (both on Tchoupitoulas) for happy hour. I prob. wouldn%26#39;t go to rock n sake until after 8.

agree with world traveler, as always ;o) the whiskey blue in the w on poydras is pretty nice, although in the nice weather one of the w%26#39;s offers bikini brunch by the pool. if there%26#39;s single men in your crowd, that might be up their alley.

try hanging out down on frenchman street for more of a local vibe. Beer at dba, jazz at snug harbour, etc. Sometimes Apple Barrel has decent bands, and it%26#39;s a much different vibe than bourbon st. I also love the Boondock Saint off of Bourbon for a great pint of Guinness.

have fun!

-k