Comments on: Lakeside Shopping Center; Metairie, Louisiana

By: Jamie B

Jamie B — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:02:07 +0000

@tylers85, Yes I agree with you on the vibe of Lakeside. There is always a lot of energy there, it is like that all the time. Dillard’s and JCPenney have both been renovated and are like new. The new Macy’s is a beautiful store, very bright and reminds of the department stores in the classic style with its square 3 level design. The Apple Store(in the old Discovery Channel Store location) added a lot to the mall’s energy as well and is always very busy. What makes Lakeside unique is how modern and 21st century it is, especially with an Apple Store, despite the dated design that peaks out at you, but only every here and there.

By: jb007

jb007 — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:40:48 +0000

When did the theater near the mall close?

By: tylers85

tylers85 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:55:13 +0000

I just went to this mall while in New Orleans on vacation and was very impressed. The Dillard’s and Macy’s are great, especially the cosmetic departments ie the MAC counter at Dillard’s. I agree with prior post that the mall it self looks a bit dated with the tile and so forth. The best part of this mall was the energy there, It was a saturday afternoon in Feb and the mall had a great shopping vibe. It was super but not in an annoying Holiday busy way. Every store I was in was busy…and the sales associates were helpful…even in A&F!

By: fjorela

fjorela — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:11:02 +0000

I being to Lakeside sine like i was 10 year old. and i love it. I have so muck FUN with friends& family. And i love when we get to hung out and just walk around and running on and out the store!!!!!! That is the fun part. And i am happy to have lakeside here. THANK YOU LAKESIDE!!!!!!!!

By: jasondc7

jasondc7 — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:54:53 +0000

I have been going to Lakeside since I was an infant (late 70’s) and it is still my preferred shopping destination. I used to love sipping on an Orange Julius and exploring Toys by Roy. I still remember the corrugated metal awnings and ceiling prior to the renovations and addition of the wing now anchored by Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn. I still stop and listen to that fountain when I visit. Reading through the comments has really brought back memories.

By: Neil

Neil — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:44:04 +0000

I wish someone had pictures of the majestic and gigantic metal/ironworks fountain that was at the center of Lakeside mall in the late 70’s/early 80’s. That thing was awesome!

By: jbo7

jbo7 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:55:21 +0000

I remember SPATS-the only place I drank Long Island Ice Teas.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:16:35 +0000

A couple of answers to a few of the questions(after racking my brain. . .getting old sucks).

Orange Julis was the first stand in the middle of the mall it was between TG&Y and Walgreen’s. Sometimes I’d get my popcorn at TG&Y and wash it down with an Orange Julis(a devilishly good drink as the cups proclaimed). The next stand was by Danny’s Men’s Wear and sold personal items,I can’t remember the name to save my life. The next stand was Topsy’s and was where the popcorn/carmel corn and candy apples were sold. I always thought the Air Popt machine in TG&Y made the better popcorn. And finally the ice cream stand was Bressler’s . . .boasting 33 flavors. They had a bubble gum flavor with real bubble gun in it. A bit tough to chew. There was a store across from there called Gran Prix where I bought a set of boots circa 1976 that would do Gene Simmons proud! I remeber damn near tripping on the platform heels and going head first down the DOWN escalator at JC Penny’s!!!!
Morten Anderson’s bar was called SPAT’S

By: jb007

jb007 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:07:16 +0000

I lived in Gretna from 1979-1986 and frequented the Fat City area about twice a week starting in 1982. I loved it. I’d get stoned on Friday Nights and either walk the mall or see a film at Lakeside (the one closest to the mall near the parking lot). I’d wait till about 10 PM before I’d start drinking at one of the nearby bars on the other side of Severn. When did the theater close?

By: Jonah Norason

Jonah Norason — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:49:48 +0000

I found a website that suggests there being a “Potpourri Restaurant” in Dillard’s. I’d post the link but the spam filter doesn’t seem to like it.