Zagat Launches 2009 New Orleans Guide

For a listing of Zagat winners click here

Zagat Survey is releasing the results of its 2009 New Orleans travel survey today. The guide in its 20th edition covers 704 of the city's finest restaurants, nightspots, attractions and hotels, based on the input from 3,877 local consumers.
“The guide was created to help both visitors and locals rediscover the uniquely rich cultural and culinary assets of New Orleans,” said Tim Zagat, Zagat Survey CEO. “In today's economy, we're anticipating an increase in domestic travel, and we encourage Americans to experience what this most distinctive city has to offer.”

Registration Discount Extended!

The December 19th cut off to save $50 off the onsite registration rate has been extended! Take advantage of this cost-saving measure and register today at http://www.justicewinterconvention.org/registration.cfm

AAJ PAC Town Hall Speaker Announced

Please join AAJ PAC for a town hall discussion with Newsweek’s senior Washington correspondent Howard Fineman at the AAJ PAC Town Hall Meeting

12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Sheraton New Orleans
Grand Ballroom C (5th Floor)

Fineman is widely respected throughout the news industry for his knowledge of the political landscape. A senior Washington correspondent and columnist for Newsweek, Fineman has reported from the nation’s capital since 1980. His “Living Politics” column appears weekly on Newsweek.com and MSNBC.com.

NEW LAWYER DIVISION PARTY VENUE ANNOUNCED!

Mark your calendar for Sunday, February 8th at 9 pm until ????

The New Lawyer Division has announced the venue for this year's NLD party - Generations Hall.

Generations Hall
310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70130

AAJ Habitat for Humanity Project Announced

Start your convention experience by giving back to the host city of New Orleans.

Join other AAJ members and registrants for a one day Habitat for Humanity project in the Musicians’ Village of New Orleans. Participants will be busy hammering, sawing, and painting houses in and around the site of Habitat’s Musicians’ Village.

Project Itinerary: Friday, February 6, 2009

8:15 am Load buses at Sheraton Hotel and depart for tour of Katrina devastated areas.
9:00 am Arrive at build site. Site Hosts/Assistants welcome participants

9:15 am Begin work

12:30 pm Lunch and drinks served on site

1:00 pm Resume work

2:45 pm Clean-up

4:00 pm Load buses and return to hotel

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SIGN UP BY DECEMBER 15, 2008!

AAJ Winter Convention Brochure

The AAJ 2009 Winter Convention Brochure is here. Click below for the latest updates.

New Orleans Named the Best City in the United States for Dining and Live Music by Headline News and Travel+ Leisure “America’s Favorite Cities” Survey

125,000 travelers select New Orleans as number one for destination restaurants, food/dining and live music.

New Orleans has been named the best city to dine in the United States, taking top honors for the “Destination Restaurant” category and best in overall “Food/Dining” in Headline News and Travel + Leisure Magazine’s annual “America’s Favorite Cities” survey.

New Orleans also was honored as the best place in the country for live music, and ranked second nationally for nightlife.

An online survey appeared on travelandleisure.com and was accessible via cnn.com from March 7, 2008, to June 15, 2008. Respondents were asked to rate their choice of one or more cities from across the country in 45 different categories on culture, shopping, people, food and other characteristics.

New Orleans was voted best in the following subcategories:
Live music/bands
Destination restaurants
Ethnic food/cheap eats
Vintage stores/flea markets

Other top five finishes for New Orleans include:
Cafés/coffee bars
Spring Break
Cocktail hour/lounge scene
Late-night/club scene
Singles/bar scene
Diverse
Affordability
People-watching
Antique stores
Wild weekend

New Orleans beat world-famous culinary capitals such as San Francisco, Chicago and New York.