24 GREAT TASTES FOR 2024 FOOD & DRINK Check out the classic dishes, creative cuisine, international flavors, and culinary experiences we’re savoring in New Orleans this year! GUMBO ©Chris Granger NEW ORLEANS CLASSICS ©Justen Williams 1. PRALINE BEIGNETS -LORETTA’S Ooey-gooey caramel and pecans hide inside a fluffy square of fried dough for the ultimate sweet New Orleans treat at Loretta’s. If you’re a beignet fanatic, mark your calendars for Beignet Fest, held every September in New Orleans. 5. STUFFED SHRIMP DOOKY CHASE’S RESTAURANT The stuffed shrimp at Dooky Chase’s are filled with crab dressing, then battered and fried – almost like a corn dog – but with a shrimp-tail handle perfect for dunking in tartar sauce. ©Zach Williams 2. FRIED SHRIMP PO-BOY -PARKWAY Fresh, crispy, and piled high on a loaf of French bread, the shrimp po-boy at Parkway Bakery & Tavern is a must for anyone’s first visit to New Orleans. 6. FRIED CHICKEN -MORROW'S Fried chicken isn’t hard to find in New Orleans, but Morrow’s stands above the rest. Tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection, enjoy a choice of white or dark meat served with two sides. 3. SEAFOOD GUMBO CAFÉ SBISA Established in 1899, Café Sbisa is one of the oldest restaurants in the French Quarter, and this dish has stood the test of time. Come try it, then save the date for Tremé Creole Gumbo Fest, returning in the spring of 2024. ©Justen Williams 4. CHARBROILED OYSTERS -DRAGO’S Home of the original charbroiled oyster, Drago’s is the place to go for this buttery, garlicky dish. 7. BOILED CRAWFISH -CLESI’S OR BOIL SEAFOOD HOUSE From February to May, boiled crawfish is in abundance in a variety of flavors throughout New Orleans. Enjoy traditional Cajun-style boils at Clesi’s and fusion Viet-Cajun flavors at BOIL Seafood House. 16
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