John Benjamin Formals

While in New Orleans, I went to a number of amazing restaurants.  The first night I just went out walking to find a restaurant that looked good and I found a gem.  I went to a small Creole restaurant called Olivier’s.  It was the best food I had in New Orleans. I had Creole Rabbit with Jambalaya and a salad with homemade Creole vinaigrette. Possibly the best meal I have ever had!  Let’s just say I can remember exactly what I ate almost a year after so that should tell you how good it is. Olivier’s is located at 204 Decatur Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. Check out their website at www.olivierscreole.com.

I went to two other good restaurants that are also “must goes.”  Acme Oyster House and The Bourbon House. They are amazing places! 

After New Orleans, I made my way over to Texas A&M, home of the Aggie.  The road between New Orleans and A&M is flat and boring.  There are not many things to see and you are on back roads the entire time. 

In College Station, I met with Delta Gamma, Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Chi Omega to help them choose the right dress for recruitment.  They chose some great styles for their recruitment week.   

Of course, College Station, TX is like any other College Town.  It has all the chain restaurants and fast food, as well as places that are unique to A&M and unique to Texas.  Brisket is big in Texas.  The best I had while I was there was from Rudy’s. Rudy’s is like a fast food place down there but it is so good.  It is also pretty inexpensive.  I got a beer, 2 sides, corn bread, dessert, and a beer for under $10. If you are on the road, like barbecue and trying to keep cost down, Rudy’s is the place to go.