Vieux Carre Commission Votes to Landmark
Salaam’s Daiquiri Cold Beer and T-Shirt Cafe
The Cultural Fabric
“All the classic elements are there,” said architecture critic Mathis Eskew of the Tulane University School of Architecture.
“You’ve got 12-foot high frontage windows packed with jester hats and feather boas, alligator-shaped Christmas lights, and offensive, sophomoric T-shirts stacked twenty high.”
“It’s not just about architecture; it’s about history. These shining, authentic examples of New Orleans culture must be preserved for future generations to study and enjoy.”
“I am humbled that the city has bestowed this honor on my shop,” said owner Mr. Salaam.
“Who would have known that plastic boob shapes, marijunana-leaf beads, and dozens of novelty hot sauces would end up being so important to the cultural fabric of our city.”
A gold plaque will be placed on the outside of the store, next to a revolving rack of pornographic postcards.
More Articles inLiving»
More Articles in Living
Most Viewed
-
Feds Bail Out House of Shock;
Deemed “Too Big To Fail” -
EXTRA: The Gray Ghost Strikes Again!
Covers Holiday Inn Clarinet Mural! -
Marinello gives “Tour De Force” Performance
at 2008 Tennessee Williams Festival - Ghost Tour Guide Dies, Joins Tour
- C-T Cultural Review: “Sheriff” Foti’s Haunted House Featured New Frightening Attractions
Infographic
Stay-cation Activities In New Orleans
With gas prices on the rise, many New Orleanians are choosing a Stay-cation this year. C-T polled its readers to find out what aspects of the unique New Orleans heritage they will be taking advantage of this August.
Leave a Comment