Scoreboard Gourmet

Cochon Butcher, Best Sandwiches in New Orleans, and probably Louisiana

ThePatsFan says, Po Boys are just sandwiches on bad bread. He's right, even if he is a Patriots fan. We ate them from one end of Louisiana to the other; we know. And muffaletta isn't much more impressive. We like the olive spread but we also like bread that's not day-old (yes, we're talking to you, Central Grocery). So we were pretty down on Pelican State sandies until we got to Cochon. Heaven!

At first we thought it was because we were in a city, where all things are often better. It took a few days of eating around New Orleans to fully appreciate how special Cochon Butcher is. And that is why Scoreboard Gourmet wholeheartedly recommends stopping in to eat before a Hornets or Saints game, or picking up something (pulled pork, Cuban, their insane boudin) to take into The Arena or SuperDome. You will not be disappointed, but you will wait on line.

Cochon Butcher
930 Tchoupitoulas (walkable to Arena and SuperDome, but not if you're not a walker)
New Orleans, LA
when: M-Th 10–10, F-Sat 10-11, Sun 10-5

Triple B's Kajun Korner

as their website says... Triple B’s is a locally owned and family operated food service industry that has been serving a Cajun Cuisine Experience to the New Orleans and Baton Rouge Community for over 10 years! We deliver an unbeatable service, unique product and indigenous fare at each and every event in the Louisiana Superdome - Home of the New Orleans Saints, the New Orleans Arena - Home of the Hornets, and Louisiana State University Tiger Stadium. Our customers enjoy an exciting and delectable menu of Cajun Jambalaya, Alligator Sausage Poboys, Crawfish Pies and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade! And yes, it really is alligator!

Triple B’s has also successfully managed Vending in these venues for ten years. When you don’t want to leave your seats, our spirited vendors will come to you! Serving ice cold beer, water, soft drinks and even pizza, our vendors have you covered when the game’s too good to leave your seat!

New Orleans Arena: No Coke; Pepsi

Though both the Superdome and the New Orleans Arena have Centerplate concessions, their sodas are in competition. Saints fans get Coke. Hornets fans, well, hope you like lemonade because your only option is Pepsi.

New Orleans Arena In Seat Service Menu

Thanks to the good people of New Orleans Centerplate for sending and sharing with Scoreboard Gourmet. It's a PDF: New Orleans Arena In Seat Service Menu. The Hornets are home against the Suns tonight at 7pm. 

no more love for chris paul

as usual it didn't take much for my crush to get crushed. sorry chris, you can't mess with nate and keep my love. it's weird when i side with spike lee.

Chris Paul's Got Milk

Madison Square Garden hosts Chris Paul tonight, in case you missed my earlier post. not sure i feel good about the milk.

Crystal, the official hot sauce of the Hornets (even at Madison Sq Garden)

I am going to see Chris Paul tonight. I've been waiting for this game all season. And aren't I right to say that a team's official hot sauce (label, left) is their hot sauce whether they are home or away? yes.

in case you're in New Orleans and want to watch the Hornets v Knicks tonight:
Hornets Watch Party: Ernst Cafe @ 7pm
600 S. Peters St, New Orleans, LA
more than just a game: Rob Nice, Hugo and the Honeybees; Fun Prizes, Giveaways, Interactive Games and More; Food and Drink Specials for Fans in Attendance

NBA Playoff Schedule (and Game 1 results)

CELTICS V. HAWKS
Game 1: Celtics, 104-81
Tomorrow: at Boston, 8p
Saturday: at Atlanta, 8p
Monday: at Atlanta, 8p
*April 30: at Boston, TBA
*May 2: at Atlanta, TBA
*May 4: at Boston, TBA

PISTONS V. 76ERS
Game 1: 76ers, 90-86
Tomorrow: at Detroit, 7:30p
Friday: at Philadelphia, 7p
Sunday: at Philadelphia, 7p
*April 29: at Detroit, TBA
*May 1: at Philadelphia, TBA
*May 3: at Detroit, TBA

MAGIC V. RAPTORS
Game 1: Magic, 114-100
Today: at Orlando, 7:30p
Thursday: at Toronto, 7:30p
Saturday: at Toronto, 3p
*Monday: at Orlando, 7:30p
*May 1: at Toronto, TBA
*May 3: at Orlando, TBA

CAVALIERS V. WIZARDS
Game 1: Cavs, 93-86
Game 2: Cavs 116-86
Thursday: at Washington, 8p
Sunday: at Washington, 1p
*April 30: at Cleveland, TBA
*May 2: at Washington, TBA
*May 4: at Cleveland, TBA

LAKERS V. NUGGETS
Game 1: Lakers, 128-114
Tomorrow: at L.A., 10:30p
Saturday: at Denver, 5:30p
Monday: at Denver, 10:30p
*April 30: at L.A., TBA
*May 2: at Denver, TBA
*May 4: at Los Angeles, TBA

HORNETS V. MAVERICKS
Game 1: Hornets, 104-92
Today: at New Orleans, 7p
Friday: at Dallas, 8p
Sunday: at Dallas, 9:30p
*April 29: at N.O., TBA
*May 1: at Dallas, TBA
*May 3: at N.O., TBA

SPURS V. SUNS
Game 1: Spurs, 117-115
Today: at S.A., 9:30p
Friday: at Phoenix, 10:30p
Sunday: at Phoenix, 3:30p
*April 29: at S.A., TBA
*May 1: at Phoenix, TBA
*May 3: at S.A., TBA

ROCKETS V. JAZZ
Game 1: Jazz, 93-82
Game 2: Jazz, 90-84
Thursday: at Utah, 10:30p
Saturday: at Utah, 10:30p
*April 29: at Houston, TBA
*May 2: at Utah, TBA
*May 4: at Houston, TBA

*If Necessary