> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://lisaromerodugal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Adventures on a Whim - URL: https://lisaromerodugal.com/blog/adventures-on-a-whim/ - Published: 2019-09-16T11:00:36.000Z - Updated: 2019-09-16T11:00:36.000Z - Author: Lisa Romero Dugal - Tags: adventures, coffee shops, imagine believe achieve, life with lisa, loving life, new orleans, nola eats, travel, #wordpress Happy Monday my friends! How was your weekend? I hope that it brought you joy and happiness. My husband & I ran away to **New Orleans** for an overnight get away. Steven suggested we take our bikes so we could bike ride throughout the *French Quarter*, so we did. Oh what fun we had!!! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_2531.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_1033.jpg) While weaving through the streets, taking in the sights and enjoying the beautiful weather, our first stop was at **EnVie Espresso Bar & Cafe** for Iced Lattes and dessert. The coffee was perfect 😍 I ordered the chocolate chip cookie (which was HUGE) and Steven had the blueberry muffin. Great vibes & relaxing stop. Next up was bike riding to Mass at the **St Louis Cathedral**. BEAUTIFUL Church!!! An added bonus was running into familiar faces, meeting new people with great conversation. Following Mass, we headed to dinner at the **Italian Barrel**. It was our first time there, and definitely won't be our last. We chose an outdoor table, which was perfect for listening to a local musician across the street, and great people watching. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. Ironically enough, it was located across the street from **Cafe EnVie!** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_1021.jpg) Sidewalk Dining ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_1022.jpg) Italian style veal meatball in red sauce ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_1023.jpg) Veal special, Spaghetti Aglio Olio Pepperoncino, Brussels Sprouts 😍Our first afternoon & evening sure was exciting!!! We capped off the evening with our own dance party πŸ’ƒ Sunday morning we tried another new place, **Fatma's Cozy Corner**. Yep, you guessed it!!! We rode our bikes there ☺️ There's nothing like morning time in New Orleans. The streets were empty and quiet after the hustle and bustle of a Saturday night. At Fatma's we enjoyed cappuccino, latte, and the biscuit sandwiches that came with a side of watermelon πŸ˜‹ Super friendly staff and we enjoyed visiting with the other customers. It lives up to its name - COZY! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_1037.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f8/03/f803cc65-7efe-420c-aa7f-01e7478e45d0/content/images/2026/09/img_1035.jpg) It looks like the best way to summarize our quick get away was **food & biking**!!! Steven & I enjoy trying new places and all three of these were a hit. If your ever in the New Orleans area, I highly recommend you check them out. Life is an adventure, try something new today! ***Imagine*** with all your mind \~ ***Believe*** with all your heart \~ ***Achieve*** with all your might *Life With Lisa* πŸ’• ## From the Life With Lisa years 6 comments, as they were left on lifewithlisa.org. 1. **Kim McKinney** September 16, 2019 I haven't been to New Orleans in a long time. Looks like you did it well! 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa September 16, 2019 Yes, thank you! 2. **Alice DeForest** September 16, 2019 What a fun time 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa September 16, 2019 Thank you so much. We packed in a lot of fun in a short time ❀️ 3. **MsBellaDaniela** September 16, 2019 I have never been to New Orleans but have been trying to plan a trip out there! Thank you for some great recommendations! 1. **lifewithlisa9**Lisa September 16, 2019 Your very welcome 😊