Blogs from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North America - page 2

With po'boys, jambalaya, beignets, and more, New Orleans is home to countless legendary foods to call its own. No other dish is as iconic throughout Louisiana as gumbo, however; it's actually the state's official dish. It's a rich stew made with a dark brown roux; the "holy trinity" of onions, bell peppers, and celery; a rich stock; and any combination of shrimp, chicken, sausage, or other meats. Gumbo is usually thickened with either okra or filé powder (dried, ground sassafras leaves), and served over rice. My personal favorite here are the oysters, followed by the Po' Boys, and the gumbo. But just about anywhere, everywhere, the food is so different from any part of our great country, in fact in the world! Nawlins cuisine is uniquely Nawlins, and America. For oysters, I prefer the famous Acme ... read more

Mashed: Unlike some sandwiches with strict ingredient lists, you can turn almost anything into a Po' Boy. Shrimp is probably the most popular protein ingredient, but Louisiana chefs have stuffed bread full of catfish, hot sausage, roast beef, crab, oysters, and anything else caught up in the nets last weekend. Three things make a Po Boy: a unique French bread that's not quite a baguette, a typically fried protein, and, perhaps most importantly, eating them in New Orleans. Besides those key features, the sandwiches are often served with lettuce, tomatoes, a remoulade or mustard sauce, and a rich history that envelops this sandwich like the wafting scents of fresh bread. New Orleans-based historians have spent over a decade tracking down the Po' Boy to settle once and for all where the sandwich got its stripes. It ... read more

From Max My Money: Louisiana’s heartbeat resonates in the vibrant city of New Orleans, a place where jazz melodies and a rich cultural tapestry come together. The state’s deep-rooted heritage, coupled with its unique cuisine, creates an intoxicating blend that engages every sense. Louisiana is an orchestra of flavors and experiences waiting to be savored and cherished. Though jazz is most often associated with New Orleans, only a few jazz joints remain. Preservation Hall is the standard, but who wants to stand up and listen? For me, the richness of culture lies in the food and the people of the city. The city and state are just so different than the other 49! However, do not expect to find the ghost of Louis Armstrong or Pete Fountain wandering down Bourbon Street! From NewOrleans.com: Always, forever, the ... read more

We stayed at Sun Outdoors RV Resort in Ponchatoula, LA as our home base to explore New Orleans. The resort has many amenities-pickleball courts, 18 hole Put-Put course, pool, and lazy river to name a few. We did not head into the French Quarter, as most people do when in New Orleans. We went to Mardi Gras World to get an up-close look at some of the floats and props used in New Orleans parades. Loved the tour and seeing the production side of this part of New Orleans. Then we took a 2-hour walking tour of the Garden District. Our guide, Sean, was very knowledgeable about the area and some of the residents-past and present of the homes.... read more

From my visit last year (2021). I have loved this city from my first visit in the early 80s, to my most recent in 2013 for Super Bowl 47 (and last year, January 2022). While the food is good, I think it is the spirit of the people here. They have been through so much here, particularly Hurricane Katrina. It seems nothing would ever make them leave the area, no matter how difficult life has become. Tennessee Williams one said, “America only has three cities: New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland.” While this might be a slightly judgmental exaggeration, there is no doubt that New Orleans stands out. So, I will do all the fun, touristy things, like Johnny's Po' Boys, some beignets at Cafe Du Monde (not as good as ... read more