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Best Seafood in New Orleans: 10 Restaurants for Every Budget

Seafood abounds in South Louisiana and in New Orleans especially. Boiled seafood is so popular here that during crawfish season you can buy them by the pound, cooked, right at the grocery store. Whether you’re looking to get messy with a big platter of boiled seafood or you’re wanting something more elevated, there are dozens […]

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New Orleans Souvenirs: Local Flavors, Mardi Gras Gifts & More

New Orleans tops the list for culturally unique cities in the United States. Curious travelers come for its lively festivals, unparalleled music scene, and storied restaurants. If you are lucky enough to visit New Orleans, you’ll definitely want to take a piece of this vibrant city home with you. And there are no shortage of […]

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The Best Cocktail Bars in New Orleans: From All-Time Favorites to New Discoveries

It’s not a coincidence that Tales of the Cocktail, the annual gathering of bartenders and boozy libation aficionados, takes place in New Orleans. After all, the rate of bars per capita may be higher here than anywhere else in North America. This is the town to drink in. After all, several classic cocktails were invented […]

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The Best Italian Restaurants in New Orleans

From pan-Italian to regional cuisines to Neapolitan pizzerias, there is a rich diversity of Italian-inspired eateries in the city. From the Big Ragu to the Big Easy, here are the best Italian restaurants in New Orleans.  In the late 19th century, nearly 300,000 Italians, mostly from Sicily, settled in and around New Orleans, indelibly altering […]

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The Most Famous Restaurants in New Orleans

There may be no other city in North America that has such a collection of classic, iconic (and famous) restaurants than New Orleans. The city’s culinary heritage is legendary. And its old-school eateries are storied institutions, even tourist attractions, that are still churning out excellent food as if they opened a month ago.  At most […]

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Jazzy, Kitschy, Unique: 11 Fun Restaurants in New Orleans

New Orleans is an American cultural center. When it comes to eating, many places offer fantastic food and authentic backdrops where you can taste authentic Cajun foods intertwined with French influences. Combining music, history, food, and cocktails makes for amazing restaurant experiences. From carnival-like decor to inventive food presentations, these places excel in their creativity […]