The Hornets were part of the NBA expansion of 1985 and began play in 1988. The Charlotte Hornets made the playoffs a few times and had a rabid fan base early in its career, but the team decided to make the move the New Orleans in 2002. New Orleans previously had NBA basketball in its city during the days of "Pistol Pete Maravich" and the New Orleans Jazz. Today the New Orleans Hornets make their home here and are making an impact on the ultra competitive Western Conference. The immediate area around the New Orleans Arena has no restaurants due to the interstate, Claiborne Overpass and the Superdome on each side. If you do not mind a bit of a walk before the game and are looking for some good eats to start off the evening, try out Horinoya for Japanese food, Lil Dizzy's for soul food and Ernst Cafe. You are in New Orleans, so make the trip worthwhile by taking some time before and after the game to enjoy the ambience of one of the great cities in the country. TickCo Premium Seating has the best seats in the arena, so make your plans today to visit New Orleans and secure premium tickets at one of the safest sites online for your ticketing needs! | 
