Nola: Something Old And Something New

"Somethingold: we stopped for abloody mary at the columns hotel on our way to the garden districtbefore our lunch at coquette. we don't always make it to thecolumns, but it is always well worth the streetcarride. the st. charles street mansion wasdesigned by architect thomas sully in the italianate style in the1880s. it has a fascinating history and is lovingly cared for byits current owners. the victorian lounge is the perfect spotfor a pre-lunch cocktail - especially on a hot day. it is probablya good..."