Ultimate Unofficial Guide to ASLRRA 2023 in New Orleans
ASLRRA’s 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition is set for April 2-4, 2023.
The Expo will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, located in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana.
What can you expect at ASLRRA 2023?
- 150+ Industry Suppliers on the exhibition floor- including Control Chief at Booth 938
- Speakers and Experts delivering nearly 50 hours of educational sessions
- Short Line Hall of Fame – new members will be inducted
- Events to network and connect with others in the industry
Special ASLRRA Events
While you’re at the 2023 ASLRRA Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans, we’ve assembled a list of the best places to eat, and the MUST SEE attractions.
New Orleans Dining
New Orleans is known for its delicious food and unique cuisine, blending French, Spanish, African, and American flavors. With so many amazing restaurants to choose from, it can be difficult to decide where to eat. To help you make the most of your trip to New Orleans, we have put together a list of some of the best places to eat in the city. From classic Creole dishes to modern fusion cuisine, there is something for every palate on this list.
Restaurants Near the Convention Center
NOCHI Cafe by Gracious
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725 Howard Ave Suite 102, New Orleans, LA 70130
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The American Sector Restaurant & Bar
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1035 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Sofia NOLA
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516 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Pêche Seafood Grill
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800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Cochon Restaurant
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930 Tchoupitoulas St suite a, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Restaurant Rebirth
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857 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Grand Isle Restaurant
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575 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Trip Advisor Top Ten Ranked Restaurants in New Orleans
GW Fins
808 Bienville St Between Bourbon and Dauphine Streets, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Oceana Grill
739 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Olde Nola Cookery
205 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Mais Arepas
1200 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Criollo Restaurant
214 Royal St in Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Shaya
4213 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Drago’s Seafood Restaurant
2 Poydras St At the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA 70130
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St James Cheese Company
5004 Prytania St Uptown, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Red Dog Diner
3122 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Must See Attractions in New Orleans, Louisiana
The French Quarter
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National WW2 Museum
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Preservation Hall
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Audubon Aquarium
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The Sazerac House
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New Orleans Jazz Museum
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Memorial Hall Confederate Civil War Museum
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New Orleans Tours
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter
City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo, Vampire and Mystery Tour
2023 ASLRRA Conference and Expo Schedule
Saturday, April 1
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. — Exhibit Hall – Exhibitor Set Up
Sunday, April 2
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — Exhibit Hall – Exhibitor Set up
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. — Mechanical Committee Meeting
12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. — Registration Open
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. — Small Railroad Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. — Young Professionals Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. — Engineering Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. — General Counsel Committee Meeting
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. — Supplier Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. — Exhibit Hall Preview
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. — Legislative Policy Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. — Safety & Training Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. — Technology Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. — Human Resources Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. — Environmental Committee Meeting
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. — First Timer Attendee Reception
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. — Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
Monday, April 3
7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. — Registration Open
7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. — Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m. — General Session
11:40 a.m.-1:10 p.m. — Lunch in Exhibit Hall
1:10 p.m.-2:00 p.m. — Education Breakout Sessions
2:05 p.m.-2:55 p.m. — Education Breakout Sessions
2:55 p.m.-3:35 p.m. — Afternoon Break in Exhibit Hall
3:40 p.m.-4:30 p.m. — Education Breakout Sessions
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. — Supplier Sandhouse
4:35 p.m.-5:25 p.m. — Education Breakout Sessions
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. — Exhibit Hall Reception
Tuesday, April 4
7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Exhibitor Move Out
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. — Breakfast
7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. — Registration Open
8:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m. — Education Breakout Sessions
8:55 a.m.-9:45 a.m. — Education Breakout Sessions
9:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m. — Morning Networking Break
10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. — Education Breakout Sessions
11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. — Buses pick up at golfers at Hilton and Sheraton hotels, transport to English Turn and Lakewood Golf Courses
1:30 p.m. — Shotgun start for Golf Tournament (English Turn/Lakewood Golf Courses)
1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. — Golf Tournament (English Turn/Lakewood Golf Courses)
1:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. — Shuttle picks up Port Tour by Boat #1 participants at Sheraton and Hilton hotels to transport to Port of New Orleans
1:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. — Bus picks up Port Tour by Bus participants at Sheraton and Hilton Hotels
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. — Port Tour by Bus
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. — Port Tour by Boat #1
3:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. — Shuttles transport Port Tour by Boat #1 participants back to Sheraton and Hilton Hotels
3:15 p.m.-3:20 p.m. — Shuttles pick up Port Tour by Boat #2 participants from Hilton and Sheraton to transport to Port of New Orleans
3:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. — Bus drops off Port Tour by Bus participants back to Sheraton and Hilton Hotels
4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. — Port Tour by Boat #2
6:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m. — Shuttles pickup Port Tour by Boat #2 participants transport back to Sheraton and Hilton Hotels
6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. — Buses depart golf courses to transport golfers back to Sheraton and Hilton hotels
8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. — Closing After Party (Hilton)
Wednesday, April 5
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. — Executive Committee Breakfast (Hilton)
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. — Executive Committee Meeting (Hilton)
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Board Lunch (Hilton)
12:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. — Board Meeting (Hilton)
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Dave Tenney and Dan Sipko will be on hand at the ASLRRA Expo exhibit hall at Booth 938
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