Top 10 Famous Foods of New Orleans - Part 2
New Orleans, Louisiana, is known for its colorful parades, street celebrations, jazz music, and, largely, its robust food selection.
New Orleans has been serving up flavorful dishes for years, attracting locals and visitors across the country alike. New Orleans, also known as the “Big Easy,” is known for its street corner cafes, gumbo shops, and one-of-a-kind restaurants, serving up the very best New Orleans has to offer.
As discussed in the first part of this two-part blog series, some of the top famous foods in New Orleans include alligator meat and crawfish etouffee. Because of New Orleans' close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans dishes incorporate a significant amount of seafood, including fish, shrimp, crawfish, and more harvested from the ocean. In addition to seafood dishes, New Orleans is also known for its Creole food as well as spicy and bold Cajun cooking. No matter how adventurous you are when it comes to trying new foods, New Orleans cuisine has something to offer everyone.
Here are five of the top ten famous foods to try when you are in New Orleans:
- Po-Boys:
Po-boys are a must-try staple when visiting New Orleans. Po-boys are bread sandwiches filled with gravy, meat, and potatoes. Po-boys can also be filled with seafood as well. Po-boys are thought to have originated at the Parkway Bakery in New Orleans back in 1929 when there was a strike with the streetcar conductors. In response to these “poor boys” out on the street, the Parkway Bakery started making these sandwiches to feed them. You can still visit the Parkway Bakery & Tavern today to try a famous po-boy.
- Beignets:
Beignets are another must-try while in New Orleans. Beignets are chunks of fried dough and are served most often as a dessert or for a sweet breakfast. Beignets are served covered in powdered sugar and sometimes come with dipping sauces such as jam or chocolate sauce. While these treats are messy, they are well worth it and will leave you wanting more!
- Muffaletta:
Muffalettas are something unique is served in the city of New Orleans. A muffuletta is a sandwich made of muffuletta bread, filled with a tasty combination of meat, cheese, and an olive salad blend. The first place to serve a muffuletta sandwich was the Central Grocery located in New Orleans.
- Red Beans:
Red beans are a staple of New Orleans cuisine. The tradition is that red beans and rice are served on Mondays. Red beans were served on Mondays to go along with the Sunday evening meal leftovers and were quick and easy to make.
- Rice:
Rice was commonly served alongside red beans on Mondays to eat with the leftovers. Rice is a staple in the New Orleans diet. Along with being served as a side item, rice is also served underneath etouffee and gumbo.
Interested in trying New Orleans cuisine? No matter what time of the year you go, there is always something spectacular to see and do during your time there and something amazing to try. A notable, award-winning restaurant that offers a true taste of New Orleans is the Gumbo Shop. The Gumbo Shop has everything on the menu from its famous gumbo to crawfish etouffee to rice and beans and more. The Gumbo Shop is located in the heart of the famous French Quarter, making the location convenient and easy to get to. Click here for a full menu and pricing at the Gumbo Shop.
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