APALA LibLearnX 2023 Meet-Up Dinner
The official APALA LibLearnX Meet Up dinner will be on Saturday, January 28th at 5:30 PM CT/Central Time. All who plan to attend should RSVP by emailing Nicollette Davis, Local Arrangements Committee member. Email address: nicollettemdavis@gmail.com. Please be sure to register by Monday, January 23rd.
For more information about Dooky Chase including the menu and history, please visit their website: https://www.dookychaserestaurants.com
Participants are expected to cover the full costs of their meal. The restaurant’s dress code is business casual: https://www.dookychaserestaurants.com/_files/ugd/23e0f1_9055a337d88c4a6ba08225a88cf5d408.pdf
Some details may be subject to change. We will reach out to registered participants, as needed.
APALA LibLearnX New Orleans Guide 2023
Welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana! Louisiana is home to many great things including culture and great food. As you arrive in town in late January, be prepared to not only enjoy LibLearnX but also be a part of one of the liveliest cities in the country. January is the early season for crawfish in Louisiana. Boiled crawfish is a local favorite and from now until around Easter, crawfish boils are all around us! This is also the time of year southern Louisianians start to amp up for Mardi Gras which will be on Tuesday, February 21, 2023! In fact, there will be a Mardi Gras parade happening on Saturday, January 28th. The Krewe of Chewbacchus will roll at 7:00PM! Next, don’t forget to grab yourself a king cake! Check out the Ultimate New Orleans King Cake Guide to plan your sweet treat destination.
The conference hotel, Le Méridien, is less than a mile away from the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The Convention Center is a large space and there might be a generous amount of walking. January is typically a cooler time in Louisiana and usually temperatures are above freezing. The humidity is often a major factor so please plan accordingly. We suggest bringing along rain boots as rainstorms are common and water puddles are plentiful!
The APALA LibLearnX Local Arrangements Committee has compiled a short list of places to eat and see in the area. This list is not exhaustive as it is a bustling city with lots to do. This list can be a starting point as you explore the area.
We will have a local meet up for dinner at Dooky Chase (2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119) on Saturday, January 28th at 5:30PM CT. If you would like to attend, please send an email to Nicollette Davis (nicollettemdavis@gmail.com) by Monday, January 23rd to RSVP.
We hope that your stay in New Orleans is fun and festive (and also informative at LibLearnX). Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Or, let the good times roll!)
Respectfully Yours,
The APALA LibLearnX Committee 2023
This resource was assembled by the APALA Local Arrangements Task Force for informational purposes only. No endorsement expressed or implied.
Area Dining
Name of Venue | Location | Cuisine/Menu | Will it Require Travel?* | AAPI or BIPOC owned? |
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Dooky Chase | 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 | Menu price unless there’s 20 or more in the group | Yes – By vehicle. It’s close to many local hotels | Black owned |
Shogun | 2325 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002 | Oldest GNO Japanese restaurant, offering an extensive array of traditional and contemporary sushi, hibachi, robata | Yes, located in the suburb of Metairie | AAPI |
Nine Roses | 1100 Stephens St, Gretna, LA 70053 | Massive menu of Vietnamese and Chinese-Vietnamese options, as well as Vietnamese BBQ grills | Yes, located on the Westbank, take first exit Stumpf Blvd | AAPI |
Big EZ Seafood | 1632 Lafayette St, Gretna, LA 70053 | Serving Viet-Cajun crawfish and other seafood options | Yes, located on the Westbank. | AAPI |
Dong Phuong Bakery | 14207 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70129 | James Beard award winning Vietnamese bakery. Order ahead for one of their award winning king cakes, but don’t forget the banh mi and pate chaud. | Yes, New Orleans East. | AAPI |
Gin Korean Barbecue | 3012 N Arnoult Rd, Metairie, LA 70002 | Some of the best Korean BBQ that New Orleans has to offer. | Yes, Metairie | AAPI |
Gyu-Kaku | 400 Lafayette St #101, New Orleans, LA 70130 | Japanese BBQ! | Central Business District area. | Japanese |
Phở Tầu Bay Restaurant | 1565 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112 | One of the earliest established GNO Vietnamese restaurants, known for pho. Menu | Yes. | Yes. One of the earliest established GNO Vietnamese restaurants, known for pho |
Saffron | 4128 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 | 2018 James Beard Nominated restaurant. Modern Indian Food | Yes, requires transportation | Yes |
All the boba/bubble tea options: in New Orleans, it’s bubble tea
Name of Venue | Location | Possible Cost | Will it Require Travel?* | AAPI or BIPOC Owned? |
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Frosty’s | 3400 Cleary Ave, Metairie, LA 70002 | First area bubble tea shop. Fried chicken wings are huge and delicious | ||
Feng Cha | 2131 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | Various costs, but usually less than $20 for a drink and snack. | Accessible by transportation or walking from conference or conference hotel. | |
Kung Fu Tea | 3348 W Esplanade Ave S Suite, Metairie, LA 70002 | Various costs, but usually less than $20 for a drink and snack. | Yes, to Metairie. This is about a 10-15 minute trip from the conference hotel. | |
Share Tea | 3325 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002 | Various costs, but usually less than $20 for a drink and snack. | Yes, to Metairie. This is about a 10-15 minute trip from the conference hotel. | |
Vivi Bubble Tea | 3000 Severn Ave., Metairie, LA | Various costs, but usually less than $20 for a drink and snack. | Yes, to Metairie. This is about a 10-15 minute trip from the conference hotel. | It’s a chain, with locations across the U.S. |
AAPI Owners and Chefs:
- Peche,Chef Nicole Mills
- Morrow’s, Owner and Chef Lenora Wong
- Cafe Minh, Owner and Chef Cynthia Vu Tran
- Dong Phuong Bakery
- Wishing Town Cafe
* Lyft, Uber, Streetcars, and Buses are available for transportation in the New Orleans area. Some areas are walkable as well. If you are traveling by personal or rental car, please note that parking can be scarce in many parts of the city. Street parking, parking lots, and parking garages are sometimes options, but usually require a small fee.
Other Places of Interest
Name of Venue | Location | Possible Cost(s) | Will it Require Travel?* | AAPI or BIPOC owned? |
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Baldwin & Co. (Bookstore & Coffee Shop) | 1030 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117 | Cost of books, food, coffee | From hotel, yes. There’s a bus on route. | Black owned |
New Orleans Chinatown | 530 Bourbon St (exterior façade only, no entry) | Cost of items. Could be a great place for souvenirs. | Yes. It’s a walkable area. | |
Terrytown Cafe | 2018 Carol Sue Ave, Terrytown, LA 70056 | Accessible by vehicle. | No. | |
The National World War II Museum | 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | Must purchase tickets for entry: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/ | Accessible by vehicle or walkable, if comfortable. | No |
Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum | 5909 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117 | Free entry. Hours are 12-5pm Tuesday-Sunday | Transportation is needed to access. | No |
Fleurty Girl (Gifts, Accessories, Souvenirs) | 3137 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 | Cost of items. | Transportation is needed to access. Note: There is also a location inside the airport. |
* Lyft, Uber, Streetcars, and Buses are available for transportation in the New Orleans area. Some areas are walkable as well. If you are traveling by personal or rental car, please note that parking can be scarce in many parts of the city. Street parking, parking lots, and parking garages are sometimes options, but usually require a small fee.
Historical Landmarks
General Helpful Information/Links
City Information
- New Orleans Tourism and Attractions: https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/attractions/
- New Orleans 211 Information Line Phone number: 504-269-2673
News & Weather
- New Orleans News (ABC Affiliate: https://wgno.com/
- The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate: https://www.nola.com/
Public Transit
- New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (bus routes and information): https://www.norta.com/
- Information on the Streetcar Lines: https://www.neworleans.com/plan/transportation/streetcars/