Eating Snails at Arnaud's! (813 Bienville Street)

Escargots anyone?

Yes, you read correctly. I ate escargots also known as a dish of cooked land SNAILS. They were pretty darn good too! Arnaud's spin on the dish is their "Escargots en Casserole," burgundy snails baked individually in ceramic pots with garlic-herb butter and a dash of Pernod; then capped with a flaky pastry. Located in the French Quarter, Arnaud's founded in 1918 specializes in Creole cuisine. The massive restaurant which takes up 1/2 a street block, offers different vibes under one roof; Dixie Land Jazz in their jazz bistro, the Main Dining Room, the French 75 Bar and additional private dining rooms.

......But it gets even BETTER. Upstairs is the restaurant's Mardi Gras Museum where diners can venture to the second floor and see Mardi Gras costumes and gowns. Here are some pics of the Main Dining Room on the first floor and the museum upstairs.