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Just heard from a couple of my friends who's there that davis was seen hanging out back having the time of his life ! he should be doing the intro for the next group. they said he does not look like a guy who does not want to be in new orleans!!!!!! take it for what it's worth.:D
Where's the attitude going to be when the party's over? That's what I wonder.
He is here to have a good time. Hundreds of thousands of people come here each year and have a good time. That doesn't necessarliy make them want to move here.
Have any of the local sports reporters gotten an interview with him?
Now were talking. I just want to hear some definintive words from his mouth.Quote:
Originally posted by HORNETSFAN
Have any of the local sports reporters gotten an interview with him?
This is New Orleans, party's never over :DQuote:
Originally posted by Bad Andy
Where's the attitude going to be when the party's over? That's what I wonder.
Let's hope he has a great time and decides he wants to stay. I'd still like to see him here if he wants to be here.
As much as I have been a proponent of a trade, I agree with you. I just don't think it is going to happen. I think this new agent has him screwed up.Quote:
Originally posted by CC_Hornet
Let's hope he has a great time and decides he wants to stay. I'd still like to see him here if he wants to be here.
I think he did give him bad advice. But, if he signs I will forgive his silence on all of the obvious rumors that are mostly true. Like one of the posters say, "Just give him the d*** ball."
they asked him about the hornets my friends said he said "NO COMMENT" He's here to have fun and not talk about buisness !
fox news 8 is about to talk about the essence festival maybe they might have a official comment from him. his last comment was when he was talking to comedian Steve Harvey
I always hate to hear the infamous "no comment."Quote:
Originally posted by sjoh007
they asked him about the hornets my friends said he said "NO COMMENT" He's here to have fun and not talk about buisness !
maybe we should just wait and see huh ?
You know he's going to meet with Silas and Bass while here. Something will be said by someone after the visit.
i want him here whether we wants to be here or not. just wanted to make that perfectly clear.
he'll learn to like it, and in the process he'll make us a title contender. if he doesn't learn to like it, that's too bad for him. i guarantee he won't tank it just because he's not hapy with the city...he wants to be a star, and he wants publicity - that's why he wants a "big market" - and he won't get any of that if he goes in the tank.
New Orleans is a dead town right now. Mrs. Andy and I just got back from 2 nights at the Riverside Hilton (Tuesday and Wednesday) and I can tell you that even with the Essence Festival going on, the city looks and feels very deserted. We ate at Bella Luna on Tuesday night and that restaurant had only 3 other dinner parties in the place from 8:30 till they closed. We ate at Mike Ditka's on Wednesday and it was an identical situation. The quarter had parking available just about anywhere you wanted. Even with the Essence Festival bringing in a fair crowd the city still was empty. Don't get me wrong, that is a very normal situtation for this time of year. Mid summer is the dead zone for tourism and convention business here. My point is that Baron Davis coming to New Orleans now will not see that vibrant busy town that he obviously needs to see. Anyway, jmho.
Bad Andy, The Essence Festival didn't start until thurs july 4th
Very true. People were arriving and checking in on Tuesday and Wednesday. I'm not saying the festival doesn't add to the activity scene, I'm just suggesting that by itself it doesn't seem to make the city that busy despite all the hype behind it. Although if it wouldn't be for this festival the city would be totally dead right now instead of 90% dead.Quote:
Originally posted by Randino
Bad Andy, The Essence Festival didn't start until thurs july 4th
But that's totally off. Since Wednesday night, the city has been buzzing. Hotels are overbooked and parties are going on everywhere. You can't take your observation that by Ditka's and Bella Luna being empty that the city is dead. I'm attending Essence and believe me, the first thing on the minds of those attending is not Mike Ditka's. Now mention Dooky Chase's and that's a different story.Quote:
Originally posted by Bad Andy
Very true. People were arriving and checking in on Tuesday and Wednesday. I'm not saying the festival doesn't add to the activity scene, I'm just suggesting that by itself it doesn't seem to make the city that busy despite all the hype behind it. Although if it wouldn't be for this festival the city would be totally dead right now instead of 90% dead.
I heard David (filling in for Bob Delgiorno) on WWL-AM saying that he was fairly sure that a lot of the Essence Festival people would be sleeping in today because there were lots of people still on the street at 4 in the morning when he came in. I can confirm that this is basically what happened because by 7:30-8:00 this morning downtown was basically dead. No doubt the fact that a lot of locals are off-work and/or out of town today has a good deal to do with it.
I spent 3 days in the city and can tell you that Mike Ditka's and Bella Luna are not the only places that I went. I stand by my statements. In saying that bear in mind that it is not my intent to disparage the Essence Festival. I just don't think it's as big a deal as some people make it out to be.
I reiterate, the essence festival started yesterday & a lot of people came in yesterday. Go downtown & the quarter tonight & you will see. The essence festival is a huge event!
I totally agree. That's the exact point I'm trying to make.Quote:
Originally posted by Randino
I reiterate, the essence festival started yesterday & a lot of people came in yesterday. Go downtown & the quarter tonight & you will see. The essence festival is a huge event!
mike ditka's and bella luna SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow. I have eaten at both restaurnats pretty often. I have had some great filets (steak dianne) at Ditka's during Mike's time there and after. Bella Luna has been one of the better fine dining establishments in New Orleans for more than 10 years now. Horst does a great job over there. Bar none, Bella Luna has the best view of any restaurant in the city and is a great place for a romantic meal as well. Gotta disagree with ya sjoh007.:cool:Quote:
Originally posted by sjoh007
mike ditka's and bella luna SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
Bella Luna is pretty good. I've been to Ditka's twice and didn't like it either time. Maybe I should try the Steak Dianne, well, on second thought I won't. Wasn't Dianne Ditka the one who said "not even Jesus Christ could make the Saints a winner"?
Everytime I drive by Ditka's, I look in there and I usually see about 10-15 people eating in there. I'm amazed it's still in business.
Ditka's won't be in business for long. I believe they're selling and re-naming the place.
I think its going to be called Saints will whoop your ****** Restaurant
I can't speak for Bella Luna, but you are right on the money about Ditka's. IT SUCKS!Quote:
Originally posted by sjoh007
mike ditka's and bella luna SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you guys know Ditka has not owned the restaurnat for a year now. It was bought by a local and he had to leave the name the same for at least a year. If there is a name change (and I think there will be), it will probably be the same current owner just repackaging the restaurnat. I really think New Orleans soured on the restaurant after the Ditka firing and have taken out their feelings on the restaurnat because it still bares his name. Ditka has been gone from there for quite some time. The current owner also owns a great retail wine shop in Baton Rouge.
Man, I love Bella Luna. sjoh007, I don't know what your taste in restaurants run...but Bella Luna is great food, great atmosphere and awesome view. The bartenders pour a mean drink, too.
Now it costs a bit more than $0.03, but you have realize that when you walk into the place.
Now Ditka's...well...it was much better as Mike's on the Avenue prior to the Ditka Debacle.
What's the name of that wine shop, so I'll know where to stop in when I move down there?Quote:
Originally posted by Harvey Hornet
I really think New Orleans soured on the restaurant after the Ditka firing and have taken out their feelings on the restaurnat because it still bares his name. Ditka has been gone from there for quite some time. The current owner also owns a great retail wine shop in Baton Rouge.
Brad
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: People soured on Ditka's because it is overpriced, second-rate food. Ditka's firing has nothing to do with it. It would have closed long ago if not for tourists. There are probably 50 better restaurants in New Orleans. Maybe more.Quote:
Originally posted by Harvey Hornet
Did you guys know Ditka has not owned the restaurnat for a year now. It was bought by a local and he had to leave the name the same for at least a year. If there is a name change (and I think there will be), it will probably be the same current owner just repackaging the restaurnat. I really think New Orleans soured on the restaurant after the Ditka firing and have taken out their feelings on the restaurnat because it still bares his name. Ditka has been gone from there for quite some time. The current owner also owns a great retail wine shop in Baton Rouge.
I will reiterate what I posted Thursday over at SaintsReport.com. I had dinner at Ditka's on Wednesday night. My wife and I were the last couple in the place that evening and were the last to leave. As I was paying the bill, our waiter commented that we would likely be the last customers of the restaurant because the owner was in negotiations with the Brennans to take the establishment over. In any case from what I was told the Ditka name is history. In the event that negotiations break down and the Brennan family (not sure which branch) does not take over the place, I would think that Ditka's would just close for good. From what I could gather, it seems that the era of Mike Ditka's is over.
And by the way, the experience, the food, wine and price were all good. Not great mind, but good. Clearly that restaurant would have had no problem making a niche in NOLA had the namesake experienced a bit more success on the gridiron.
Oh, and by the way, anybody that would say Bella Luna SUCKS obviously spends way too much time at more fashionable establishments such as McDonalds and Taco Bell.
Brad, The gentleman who bought Ditkas from Mike and Co. last summer owns a wine ship in BR named Grand Krewe. Hope that helps. I know of several nice places to buy wine and eat in BR. If you need help, let me know.Quote:
Originally posted by COCajun
What's the name of that wine shop, so I'll know where to stop in when I move down there?
Brad