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Grill, and feasted on traditional Creole cuisine at Ar- naud’s. Of all the restaurants | came across, Brennan's was still my favourite. | recall having had breakfast there twenty-five years ago and made a point of returning. | was once again delighted by the excellent food and superior service in this fifty-six year old establishment. The French Quarter is a haven for antique hunters and art collectors alike. Jewellery stores are everywhere and fashion shops line the streets. Although | was only there for a few days one could easily make a week seem like a few hours. | strolled along Canal Street, which has been re- paired and appears modern and affluent. With three Marriott hotels within walking distance, the city is ready for the return of both tourism and business conven- tions. | explored the Garden and Lower Garden districts and was astounded by the hundreds of stately homes. with ornate, two story balconies and meticulously cared for gardens. Oak trees dating back to the nineteenth century, line streets and laneways and take your mind back to the splendour of the ‘Old South’. A visit to N’awlins is not complete without an enter- taining lunch at one of the many Lucky Dogs hot dog stands found throughout the city. Sitting among the hundreds of artists in Jackson square munching on my six dollar ‘Lucky Dog’ gave me an opportunity to stop — — and take in the bustle of one of the most exciting cities One of the hundreds of stately homes around New Orleans. in the world. SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER Celebrate ‘Back to School’ with present a “Mystery” summer box office hit still in theatres. . We cannot divulge many details but we can tell you it is an a downtown shopping spree instant classic, set in an era different from ours. ie j Enjoy the movie with your entire family, but we are no- and mystery movie in the park tifying parents that the movie is rated PG, and that parental The Township of Scugog is preparing to discretion is advised. The evening is complete with popcorn, celebrate the back to school season. Join us in movie snacks, and a picturesque setting in beautiful Palmer downtown Port Perry on Thursday, August 30 Park right next to Lake Scugog. for the first “Back to School Blockbuster in the The Township of Scugog’s Back to School Blockbuster in Park”, a full night of family fun and bargain the Park will not hunting. proceed in the event Through collaboration with the Port Perry BIA (Business Improvement Association) and its members, this back to school event will feature a number of sales on vital back to school gear in the many unique shops that grace Port Perry's historic Queen Street. After you’ve toured the sales and stocked. up for another school year, we encourage you to walk down to Palmer Park with your lawn. chairs and blankets and get comfortable, because this is where the show really begins. Starting at dusk (8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) we are excited to of adverse weather conditions; a rain date has not been set. For more information visit www.scugog. ca or to sponsor the event please contact Tyler Compton at 905-985-7346 x 132, or email - tcompton@ scugog.ca. FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2012 47 09,FOCUS. SEPTEMBER.48 pgsindd 47 12-08-20 8:43AM