Metairie, LA

One Down One to Go ~ The Most Wonderful Day of The Year

No, not a closings, but back to school. Today my oldest headed off to his first day of Seventh grade at St. Philip Neri in Metairie, LA. He has been attending his mother's grammer school since 2^nd grade. This is a little Catholic elementary and middle school. The total population, at least last year, under 700 students. The principle, teachers and staff are top notch. One down and one to go, well Jacob is on his way and his sister is still awaiting her first day on Tuesday. My hope is for ALL our kids to go to school and reach what ever goal they may have in life.

So alot of times I wish I could be back in the mountains of Tibet, eating fresh Basmati rice smothered in slow cooked curried lamb, and spicy seasoned lentils and chickpeas, variations and computations of buttery chicken, baked tandori chicken breasts large and delicious.

So here I am in the heart of suburbia, New Orleans, specifically in Metarie at 2918 CLEARY AVE, (phone # is 899-7880) and I discover this new place this beautiful Sunday afternoon. This is a plain Jane looking restaurant from the outside...enter into white table cloths, the latest Indian music going on, and what appears to be a simple buffet.

Being the food snob that I am, I questioned the outward appearance. Well....the food was incredible. Not to knock the places downtown that I have paid upwards of $35 for a peice of lamb leftovers, or even the multitude of Pakistani eateries in Chicago, Houston, etc....well this was not the average buffet. Look, when a very large guy with a real Turban is fixing the food, and his wife is serving, there is no time for foo foo service...just excellent quality Indian food...the best I have ever had, West of Mount Everest.

So when you are in the mood for quality Indian food, and want to save about $5 grand on a ticket for the real thing, go see these folks...I don't really know their names yet, but will definitely return...'cause showing houses takes alot out of a Realtor these days...and nothing goes down as good as real, 100% authentic Indian food. Bring me some more of that melt-in-the-mouth roti...delicately baked flaky light melt in the mouth bread...ready to soak up some gravy.... .

So once again, yet another immigrant has come into our midst with another spicy menu to add to what makes New Orleans, well..New Orleans.

The One Metairie Place Condos are in the center of Metairie near causeway and I-10. The photos of the unit I have below give you an idea of the type of units that are for sale. The 2601 Metairie Lawn Building was the first completed and is the best building in the group. The gated complex with reserved parking remains a popular complex. The Metairie location is about 25 minutes to the New Orleans central business district. The condo fees are paid quarterly and the taxes are low in Jefferson Parish. The taxes if you live here would be about $800 per year. You are a mile away from Lakeside Shopping which is the cental shopping center of Jefferson Parish.