"To most the word “immortal” seems appealing; to live forever without the possibility of aging. However how many people know the consequence of being immortal? Sadness, loneliness, and an ever-lasting hunger are just a few emotions we immortals feel. Oh yes I forgot to mention that the hunger comes from being vampires. What human in their right mind wants to be immortal if it means dying? Believe me, you would be surprised. I was one of those people –someone who craved the need to stay young forever. Had I known that there was really no ‘fountain of youth’ or crap like that I would never have followed him, that handsome young man who promised me everything I wanted."
Jackson Square Jackson Square (formerly Place d'Armes), originally designed by architect and landscaper Louis H. Pilié (although he is only given credit for the iron fence), is an open park the size of a city-block located at the center of the French Quarter ( GPS +29.95748 -090.06310 ). After the Battle of New Orleans it was named after victorious general Andrew Jackson; an equestrian statue of Jackson is in the center of the park. Moderator: Lithian
Bourbon Street The most famous of the French Quarter Streets, Bourbon street is notorious for its drinking establishments. Most of the bars frequented by tourists are new but the Quarter also has a number of notable bars with interesting histories. The Old Absinthe House on Bourbon Street has kept its name even though for almost a century absinthe was illegal in the US. Moderator: Lithian
Restaraunts The neighborhood contains many restaurants, ranging from formal to casual, patronized by both visitors and locals. Some are well known landmarks, such as Antoine's, Galatoire's, and Tujague's, which have been in business since the 19th century; Arnaud's and Brennan's are only slightly less venerable. Less historic, but also well-known French Quarter restaurants include those run by famous chefs Paul Prudhomme ("K-Paul's") and Emeril Lagasse ("NOLA"). Moderator: Lithian
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Hotels There are several types of accommodations in the French Quarter ranging from large international chains to bed and breakfasts to time share condominiums to small guest houses with only one or two rooms. Hotel Maison De Ville and the Audubon Cottages were built as a townhouses in 1800. The Audobon Cottages were home to Antoine Amedée Peychaud during its history. Tennessee Williams (with the French Quarter providing the setting for aruguably his most famous play, A Streetcar Named Desire) was a frequent guest and the hotel works to maintain its historic ambiance. Moderator: Lithian
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