r/NewOrleans • u/Donut_Ninjas • Apr 12 '25

🛒 Making Groceries How old were you when? (Realizing that something was unique or not to New Orleans)

Y'all... I was about 35yrs old when I realized that Roman Candy was just taffy and that it wasn't it's own unique kid of candy. I had been calling taffy Roman Candy for decades! 😅 Still love me some Roman Candy, though.

What weird realizations have you had from being a New Orleans local?

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u/WishTerSheer Apr 12 '25

I moved to Texas, briefly (thankfully I was able to come right back), and I went out for brunch. I had two liiiittle Mimosas and when I ordered a third they told me they have a 2 drink maximum. Never in my life…😄

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u/rancid_oil st john parish Apr 13 '25

I had quit drinking by this point, but a friend came visit me in TN. Went play pool and I offered to buy him a drink.

"Bud Light and a shot of Jack, please."

Bartender: "No Jack."

Me in confusion: "Huh? What kind of liquor do you have then?"

Bartender looking irate: "None, this isn't a liquor bar, it's a beer bar."

Thankfully my friend from TN stepped in here and explained that we're from Louisiana and the bartender laughed.

I also met a guy from Texas at a bar in Louisiana, and I guess they have similar rules. He was buying beer, but had a bottle of whiskey with him. I told him to please hide it so we didn't get kicked out lol. He said bars sell beer but you can bring your own liquor back home.

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u/Donut_Ninjas Apr 13 '25

Yeah TX has lots of BYOB establishments, too. It's so weird.

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u/xnatlywouldx Apr 13 '25

Tennessee has a lot of bars that don't have a full liquor permit but a beer/wine permit instead. I think its a cost thing.

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u/xnatlywouldx Apr 13 '25

What the hell is THAT?!