I don’t even know where to start when I think about all the food I consumed during our four-day culinary tour to New Orleans.
On the one hand, four days is not enough because there’s so much to sample. But on the other hand, four days is almost too much when you consider all the opportunities for sampling what this city has cooking.
I suppose we should start with beignets from Cafe du Monde because you can’t go to New Orleans without trying them. Truth is that there’s so much powdered sugar on these that they aren’t actually my favorites but somehow (snark), I’m able to shake off some of the excess and eat them just the same.
We stayed in the French Quarter and there are several diners that serve up inexpensive down-home cooking. Having been born in Atlanta with family still living throughout the region, I grew up on grits and do love these. Here they are served with eggs and a biscuit at the Clover Grill. It’s open 24-hours which means this early-riser can find breakfast first thing in the morning.
Johnny’s Po-Boys is another small restaurant in the French Quarter that serves a wide range of breakfast options, complete with red-checkered tablecloths. Here’s my English muffin sandwich with egg and cheese.
Oh my gosh. There was so much food on our plates at Mulate’s that no one was able to finish the entire meal. (Note to self: next time share plates or order family style so that everyone can taste a bit of this or that without being overstuffed.)
For dessert, if you find yourself on Magazine Street, stop in at Sucre which has chocolates, gelato, pastries and these macaroons.
Also on Magazine Street, District Donuts Sliders Brews is the place to go for eclectic donuts and iced coffee. Guaranteed to put you in a sugar coma.
We had lots of opportunities for dinner (and more red-checkered tablecloths). Acme Oyster House features raw and grilled oysters as well as seafood, hush puppies, sweet potato fries and more.
We partook in a cooking class one night at Langlois Culinary Crossroads cooking school. Best treat might have been the salad because it’s rarely served in NOLA so it was a nice change.
Super simple appetizers were ready when we arrived and served beautifully.
Though I stuck with a vegetarian option, the majority of the group had shrimp served over mashed potatoes.
Is your mouth watering yet?
Do you have a favorite restaurant in New Orleans? Please share in the comments.
Travel Well,
Beth
Related links:
New Orleans Culinary Tour
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