My Amazing Cheap Date: Kung Fu & Hatchets

My Amazing Cheap Date New Orleans

My Amazing Cheap Date: Kung Fu & Hatchets

Snoballs, hatchet throwing, jazz and more on two cheap dates in New Orleans.

by Lindsay Patross | November 19, 2021

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In this episode, couples sample snoballs, try hatchet throwing, check out a free jazz concert and more.

Sweet Treats

Hansen Sno-bliz
Chance in Hell SnoBalls [Learn more about the origins of this unique snoball stop here.]

Great Date Activities

Games

Cheap Eats

Pizza Delicious [Pizza Delicious is featured on our list of the best spots for a slice in New Orleans.]
Soule Cafe

What is My Amazing Cheap Date?

My Amazing Cheap Date” explores fun, romantic, unique things that can be done in New Orleans all for $50 or less. Host Amy Brassette provides color commentary throughout the dates and is the ultimate decider as to which couple had the best date and most creatively spent their fifty bucks. The winning couple will receive a prize to local establishments so that they can have another awesome, free date.

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Lindsay Patross

Pittsburgh born and raised, Lindsay has been writing about the people who love Pittsburgh since 2008.

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