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Food: New Orleans is world famous for it's food. Who's ever heard of "Houston Style" anything when referencing cuisine. Fresh oysters at raw bars, local Creole, haute Creole, and New Orleans French cuisines, yum yum. French, Spanish, Italian, African, Native American, Cajun, and a bit of Cuban give NOLA something reminiscent of a brand in the food category. Plus I had to say it, Emeril, among other famous chefs, have their flagship restaurants there.
Quality of Life: Houston might win here for cost of living and the jobs situation. If you prefer city life than New Orleans would be more appropriate.
People: People are people everywhere, I won't pass judgement.
Transportation: New Orleans streetcars are practically legend and have even had plays written about them. Houston's rail is urban legend since it's rumored to one day get a decent system. I can get off a streetcar anywhere in New Orleans and enjoy the benefits of a historic city with lots of charm and character. In Houston I can get off in front of a Fortune 500 office, hope they have beads. NOLA wins by default, no need for anyone to post numbers about ridership and other stats.
Overall: New Orleans. In the wake of 2005's Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has shown so much heart. The city is rebuilding, the city weathered the storm, went the distance. The Saints are now NFL champs thus showing how the city could return to glory. One of my favorite places in Orlando has always been Church Street Station because of the neat vibe it used to have in the early 90's. After my first trip to NOLA I realized that Church Street was modeled very loosely after a New Orleans theme. Even thinking about the Mardi Gras at Universal makes my mouth water for that perfect bowl of jambalaya.
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Food: New Orleans is world famous for it's food. Who's ever heard of "Houston Style" anything when referencing cuisine. Fresh oysters at raw bars, local Creole, haute Creole, and New Orleans French cuisines, yum yum. French, Spanish, Italian, African, Native American, Cajun, and a bit of Cuban give NOLA something reminiscent of a brand in the food category. Plus I had to say it, Emeril, among other famous chefs, have their flagship restaurants there.
Quality of Life: Houston might win here for cost of living and the jobs situation. If you prefer city life than New Orleans would be more appropriate.
People: People are people everywhere, I won't pass judgement.
Transportation: New Orleans streetcars are practically legend and have even had plays written about them. Houston's rail is urban legend since it's rumored to one day get a decent system. I can get off a streetcar anywhere in New Orleans and enjoy the benefits of a historic city with lots of charm and character. In Houston I can get off in front of a Fortune 500 office, hope they have beads. NOLA wins by default, no need for anyone to post numbers about ridership and other stats.
Overall: New Orleans. In the wake of 2005's Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has shown so much heart. The city is rebuilding, the city weathered the storm, went the distance. The Saints are now NFL champs thus showing how the city could return to glory. One of my favorite places in Orlando has always been Church Street Station because of the neat vibe it used to have in the early 90's. After my first trip to NOLA I realized that Church Street was modeled very loosely after a New Orleans theme. Even thinking about the Mardi Gras at Universal makes my mouth water for that perfect bowl of jambalaya.
You are spot on today - great post - for some reason it wont let me rep anyone right now
As far as Gulf beaches go, New Orleans is pretty much all marsh land, even out towards it coast. It never had much to call a beach to begin with. Add that to the BP oil spill, the restaurant scene in New Orleans is going to encounter huge losses. Tourism in the city will drop to post Katrina levels if something drastic isn't done soon.
I can also appreciate New Orleans for its mystery. Anyone else who’s really ventured off the freeway and into some of those inner city neighborhoods should agree that it’s a bit spooky. For some reason, certain parts of Louisa Street ALWAYS spooked me out before the hurricane, but I’ve seen some new developments there now. New Orleans has a lot more personality than Houston; that’s a major part of its charm I think.
Allison & Rita didn't destroy 80% of Houston and Houstonians weren't left in the streets for days hungry, oblivious to what was going on.
As far as being uncivilized, remind yourself that many native Houstonians as well as a large portion of Houston's culture originates from Louisiana. Why do you think Houston is so layed back? Apparently you haven't seen much of Houston inside 610.
I'm done with that one.
Allison & Rita didn't destroy 80% of Houston and Houstonians weren't left in the streets for days hungry, oblivious to what was going on.
Houston was completely under water for days, even weeks after Allison. Do you even know what the hell you are saying? Galveston was ignored after Ike, unlike New Orleans where the people got help immediately after Katrina. Galveston is having to rebuild itself with little to no help from the government. Did you see Louisiana offering to help or take people in? Hell no!
Louisiana is an important state culturally & a fun place to visit, but most of the people there are as backwards as can be.
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. NOLA wins by default, no need for anyone to post numbers about ridership and other stats. 
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