Patsy and I took a trip to the Irish Channel in New Orleans today. Took that second photo with my phone. Parasol's is a vanishing, nearly extinct species: The neighborhood tavern. Slowly, but surely, they're being zoned out of existence. I had been to Parasol's a few times but I had never eaten there. It doesn't look like much but the place is the center of the New Orleans universe on St Patrick's Day. The few times I had been down there was for that celebration. They're known for their roast beef in addition to their green beer on St Patrick's Day so that's what we were there for today. Their reputation is well-deserved. It's a top notch roast beef po-boy. Patsy hardly picked at it at all. Highly recommended.
Was a little disappointed in the neighborhood, though. Broken glass and trash strewn along the streets and sidewalks. Wasn't like that last time I was down there.
Parasol's - October 13, 2011
Parasol's - October 13, 2011
Irish Channel - October 13, 2011
Irish Channel - October 13, 2011
