A Day In New Orleans, in Instagrams.

There are many ways to tell a story.  This story is about a day spent in New Orleans.

A few years ago, when I traveled, some would marvel at the speed I might get a blog post up -- say, at the end of a busy day.  Today, we're in a very instant world.



This particular Friday was spent in New Orleans.  A lot of things happened this day.  For one, the Supreme Court made a ruling that legalized gay marriage in all 50 states.  President Barack Obama, while giving the eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pickney in South Carolina, burst into song.  Louisiana Bobby Jindal refused to acknowledge the Supreme Court ruling and continued to stand against gay marriage in his state.

I was attending the Southern Foodways Summer Symposium.  Grav spent the day looking for what might happen in the city after the Supreme Court ruling.  This story, captured on Instagram, is preserve here.

An interesting day.

This morning's sensation is also my destination. #sfanola #nola #louisiana #louisianafood #nolafood #roadtrip #tiedyetraveling

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 8:05am PDT

A rainbow day. I already saw a few this morning, including a few here at Walgreen's on Canal. #walgreens #nola #sfanola #neworleans

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 8:07am PDT

I think this may be a Rainbow Dash cosplay, but in New Orleans, who knows? #nola #louisiana #neworleans #mlp #mlpfim #bronies #qtpies

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 8:09am PDT

John T. Edge starts off our Southern Foodways Summer Symposium here at the Joy Theater in New Orleans #sfanola #nola #louisiana #louisianafood #nolafood #roadtrip #tiedyetraveling

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 8:11am PDT

Joel Dinerstein speaks on New Orleans as a cool city. He claims New Orleans is the last of the non-generic big cities. #sfanola #nola #louisiana #louisianafood #nolafood #roadtrip #tiedyetraveling

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 8:13am PDT

Dinerstein defines cool as mysterious, charismatic, edgy, and getting out of your own comfort zone. Cool is about kinetic energy. It stirs you up, an awakening. #sfanola #nola #louisiana #louisianafood #nolafood #roadtrip #tiedyetraveling

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 8:17am PDT

Joel Dinerstein: There is an ethos of participation in New Orleans culture you are expected to participate, stand, shout, dance... #sfanola #nola #louisiana #louisianafood #nolafood #roadtrip #tiedyetraveling

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 8:30am PDT

Brunch hate celebrated and dissected by Rien Fertel. #nolafood #nola #louisiana #louisianafood #neworleans #sfanola

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 9:20am PDT

At Commander's Palace during brunch back in the day, trumpeters apparently assaulted diners with trumpet blare, rendering them deaf and better able to enjoy their repast in silence. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 9:38am PDT

My SFA tribe. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 9:44am PDT

Not many LGBT folks at the courthouse in Nola. A bit surprised. #nola #lgbt

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 9:59am PDT

At Brennan's, glasses compete.for your attention throughout the meal. I believe I already have soda water, pink champagne, ice water and a gin and tonic. That might be a rose wine there... I hear rose is in. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 10:44am PDT

Chef Slade is making us wait while he tantalizes us with this ridiculous rabbit and crab menu at Brennan's in New Orleans #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana #rabbit #crab #brennans

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 10:50am PDT

Actually, this is Chef Slade. He went back to the kitchen. I may have to beg him back out and hug his neck later. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana #brennans

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 10:52am PDT

This is Ralph Brennan,l. He was born in 1951 and grew up in this restaurant. He says we are sitting in what once was the kitchen. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana #brennans

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 10:53am PDT

This newly renovated dining room at Brennan's was opened in November. Ralph Brennan just introduces his daughter Kathryn, who will continue the Brennan's tradition #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana #brennans

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 10:55am PDT

Egg Yolk Carpaccio at Brennan's in the French Quarter in New Orleans #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana #egg #carpaccio #brennans

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 10:57am PDT

This jazz trio is lovely and insistent on stepping into our fantastic culinary conversation. Dancing is happening. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana #brennans

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 11:11am PDT

I wasn't kidding. Dancing is happening at Brennan's. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana #brennans

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 11:12am PDT

Cucumber and crab cannelloni at Brennan's in New Orleans French Quarter #nola #nolafood #sfanola #creolefood #louisianafood #neworleans #louisiana #brennan #crab

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 11:17am PDT

Now up to five glasses - and that's after the soda water went away. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 11:36am PDT

Rabbit Rushing: fried Mississippi rabbit with creamed collards, eggs over easy, pickled pork jus at Brennan's. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood #brennans #rabbit

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 11:38am PDT

Blueberry tequila crepe and some amazing blueberry beverage at Brennan's in New Orleans' French Quarter #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood #brennans #blueberries #crepes #tequila

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 12:07pm PDT

Blueberry tequila crepes.at Brennan's in New Orleans' French Quarter #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood #brennans #blueberries #crepes #tequila

A video posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 12:12pm PDT

Lolis Eric Elie is calling out all who might deign his session ample time for a nap. Be aware, that elbow in your ribs is notice that you have failed his plea and probably deserve the sort of Paula Deen sugar-laden fat snack that just might shatter and cracking you during eating. @loliselie #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 1:13pm PDT

Toni Tipton-Martin hits on Cooking via Cathode Ray #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 1:34pm PDT

After today's victory and the President's sermon, I thought it would be appropriate to photograph the place where 32 souls were martyred. #lgbt #upstairslounge

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 1:12pm PDT

I was delighted to find out the bar under the Upstairs Lounge is Chicago themed. To commemorate those who died I had a Chicago dog. #lgbt #upstairslounge #jimani #chicagodog #drinkforacause

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 1:42pm PDT

The Jimani has a good selection of beer too, if you care to salute those who died in a more traditional manner. #lgbt #upstairslounge #jimani #beer

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 1:46pm PDT

Very nice hotel near the French Quarter #nola #hotel

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:20pm PDT

Street performers on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet ##music

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:25pm PDT

Daiquiri joint on Bourbon Street #nola #bourbonstreet #daquiri

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:31pm PDT

Sponge Bob on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #spongebob

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:33pm PDT

Random shop on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #ganesha

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:38pm PDT

Boas for sell on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #boa

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:39pm PDT

Bourbon Street #nola #bourbonstreet #horse

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:40pm PDT

Cats Meow on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #catsmeow

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

Bourbon Street #nola #bourbonstreet #handgrenade

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:43pm PDT

It's LGBTastic on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #lgbt

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:47pm PDT

Clover Grill on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #clovergrill #loverules

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:55pm PDT

Corner of the Clover Grill on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #clovergrill #lgbt #loverules

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 2:54pm PDT

Red beans and rice with fried chicken and... pineapple juice. All right then. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 5:37pm PDT

Getting the Sno Bliz on! #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood #snowcone #snowball #snowawesome

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 6:30pm PDT

Look! Box stand clearance! #clearance #sale #allrightthen

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 6:56pm PDT

#yabigdummy #sanfordandson #youhearthatelizabeth #youhearthatelizabethimcomingtojoinyou #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 7:30pm PDT

New Orleans has always been the city that care forgot. Now it's.also the city with no, er, cares left to give. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood #louisiana #lgbt

A photo posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 7:53pm PDT

Clover Grill on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #clovergrill

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 7:54pm PDT

Clover Grill, down Bourbon Street from party madness, remains busy well into the evening. It's open w4 hours, serving breakfast anytime along with shakes, malts, apple pie and steamer burgers. #nola #nolafood #sfanola #louisianafood #neworleans #southernfood #burger #burgers #steamer #diner #24hours #clovergrill

A video posted by Kat Robinson (@tiedyekat) on Jun 26, 2015 at 7:48pm PDT

Burgers on the griddle at Clover Grill on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #clovergrill #burger

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 7:34pm PDT

Black and Bleu burger at Clover Grill. #nola #bourbonstreet #clovergrill #bleucheese #burger

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 7:32pm PDT

Super thick malt at the Clover Grill on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #clovergrill #malt

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 7:36pm PDT

Kat having a malt at the Clover Grill on Bourbon Street. #nola #bourbonstreet #clovergrill #malt @tiedyekat

A photo posted by Grav Weldon (@lordgrav) on Jun 26, 2015 at 7:41pm PDT