NEW ORLEANS’ TOP SOUVENIRS fleur -de -Lis Originally a symbol for French royalty, this lily-like emblem is prevalent throughout New Orleans culture, from the city’s flag to the uniforms of its beloved football team, the New Orleans Saints. Pick out a piece of jewelry or apparel with this iconic symbol. local cookbook When you think about New Orleans you can’t help but think about the city’s food — over-stuffed po-boys, spicy gumbos, flaming desserts. Fortu-nately, you can take these amazing flavors home with you by picking up a cookbook devoted to one of our famous restaurants or written by one of our many celebrity chefs. festival poster Art at French Market ©Cat/Flickr Purchase a commemorative festival poster and relive our food-filled, music-blaring, dance-your-tail-off celebrations long after the stage is empty. Some festivals offer numbered, signed and remarqued prints, increasing their collectible value. saints t -shirt Enthusiasm for Saints football runs deep. Get your credentials — a black-and-gold tee and pair of pom-poms — and join the other proud members of the “Who Dat Nation.” CD featuring local musicians When your ears perk up at the sound of a street musician’s trumpet in the French Quarter or the booming voice of a Cajun songstress at a Frenchmen Street club, ask if the artist has a CD for sale. Many do, so fill your playlist with the sounds of our city. V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E AT N E W O R L E A N S I N F O . C O M 117
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