Hope your project went well.

Hi all, I brought maid of Orleans plant from Walmart last summer. In summer the plant was ok,on winter I put the plant inside,when I kept inside,it started to grow new branches, after 2 months the plant shredded all its leafs stems turned to dry,now there r like 2stems in green.what should I do to keep my plant healthy.i really appreciate ur suggestions. Thank you

I'm 60 miles North of New Orleans and I'm just finishing a total renovation. We bought our granite in Picayune, Ms. Here's the link. They have great prices and do excellent work. It's hard to find a yard that sells to individuals and installs. They also have a very large selection. There's also a yard on Highway 40 in Tangipahoa Parish. They don't install but you can go there and pick out what you want and they'll recommend installers. Here is a link that might be useful: The Stone Shop

Yes! Please come and visit my city! I was born and raised here, and absolutely could not possibly live anywhere else! WOW - $400 for a meal for two at Emerils? I've eaten there several times and never more than $45 per person, including wine. Some of the best (average priced) restaurants ARE in the French Quarter. Whenever I'm in the Quarter, I ALWAYS get a bowl of gumbo at "The Gumbo Shop", just to the left and down 1/2 block from St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. And, as someone mentioned, don't overlook the Cafe duMonde; you gotta have the cafe au lait and beignets! The "Lucky Dogs" are great, and are sold by cart vendors - all over the Quarter. (Don't worry about eating something sold ON the street, as Lucky Dogs is a very old tradition, and is constantly supervised by the Dept. of Health - never a problem.) Chart House for steaks The Gumbo House for gumbo (and lots of other great food) Bella Luna for elegant dining Irene's for good cajun variety Central Grocery for 'the original' Muffaletto Port O'Call for the best cheeseburgers in the world Pontalba Cafe for the best po-boys Acme Oyster House for the best oysters, half shell or fried Galatoires for elegant dining Mike Anderson's for fun, casual lunch or dinner I wish everyone could experience New Orleans! There is so very much to see and do. The Quarter is only a small part. Take the Aquarium/Zoo/Streetcar tour - it's great. We often take visitors on that. Take a ride on the ferry across the river to Gretna and back. Fun. Take a tour of the Superdome - you won't forget it! Go thru the museums by Jackson Square, and the St. Louis Cathedral is a beautiful sight. See Tulane campus. Go to the Lakefront, and to the Garden District. You will love our city.....truly the City That Care Forgot - The Big Easy! Y'all come on down, y'heah?