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New Orleans is a historic city, which means its food (and drink) is rich with history and tradition: classic cocktails, chicory coffee and beignets, Cajun and Creole gumbo and jambalaya, muffulettas and po' boys—but it offers plenty of new surprises too. Discover why The Big Easy's flavors are so easy to love.
The Weirdest, Wildest, and Most Delicious Food Festivals to Get Your Grub on in 2020
by David Watsky | From fancy French fare to finger-licking BBQ, there's a perfect food festival for everyone—even Fluff fanatics. That's why we're rounding up the best...
What Is the Difference Between Mardi Gras and Carnival?
by Emily Payne and Jen Wheeler | There's one obvious answer to the question, What is the difference between Mardi Gras and Carnival? and that's where they're celebrated. Mardi Gras...
The Big Easy: 11 Effortless Mardi Gras Recipes with Classic New Orleans Flavor
by Jen Wheeler | Mardi Gras celebrations happen for a span of several days, but it technically falls on Tuesday (Fat Tuesday, to be exact), which means making classic...
11 Ways to Get Your Bananas Foster on for Mardi Gras
by Colleen Rush | It's Carnival season in New Orleans: a period of celebration, indulgence, and debauchery leading up to the big throwdown—Mardi Gras—all in preparation...
17 Mardi Gras Recipes for Fat Tuesday
by Susannah Chen | These Mardi Gras recipes are just the thing to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style. Historically, Mardi Gras (which is the same thing as Fat Tuesday) is...
11 Mardi Gras Drinks to Get the Good Times Rolling
by Jen Wheeler | Mardi Gras is basically one big party, and what's a party without drinks? To properly celebrate the carnival season, we came up with a couple Mardi...
What Is the Difference Between Gumbo and Jambalaya?
by Caitlin M. O'Shaughnessy | When it comes to gumbo vs jambalaya, they’re both flavorful and hearty dishes associated with New Orleans, and we wouldn't turn down either—but what...
How to Make a Roux (And How Not to Ruin It)
by Lessley Anderson and Jen Wheeler | Roux—a simple mixture of equal parts fat and flour—is the base of so many beloved dishes, from comfort food staples like homemade gravy and rich cheese...
How Moon Pies Became a Mardi Gras Tradition
by Jen Wheeler | To most, Mardi Gras is synonymous with certain foods and places—king cake and New Orleans top the list, of course. Many people probably don't think...
She's New Orleans' Biggest Praline Producer and You Don't Know Her Name
by Oni Birden | It is without a doubt that Louisiana is one of America’s truest treasures. The creation and evolution of jazz and bounce music has influenced American...
What Is the Difference Between Jambalaya and Etouffee?
by Maryse Chevriere | I don’t know about you, but when I travel to New Orleans to eat and drink, I usually don’t ask questions—but when perusing menus, you might wonder What...
Bread Pudding Is the New Orleans Specialty You Shouldn't Overlook
by Caryn Ganeles | Food historian Susan Tucker included bread pudding as one of the definitive New Orleans foods in her book “New Orleans Cuisine: Fourteen Signature Dishes...
Usher in Mardi Gras with a Homemade King Cake
by Amy Schulman | If there’s one thing that’s consistent in New Orleans, it’s king cake on Mardi Gras. The cake has long served as a symbol for Fat Tuesday, a tangible...
A Party-Ready Mardi Gras Menu from New Orleans Chef Donald Link
by Roxanne Webber | Donald Link is one of New Orleans' best chefs, known for his down-home Cajun cuisine at Cochon and his Frenchified Southern food at Herbsaint (among...
The History of Jambalaya, a True Melting Pot of Flavors
by Greg Stegeman | Once again, Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and, as with most other things, my first thoughts revolve around food. Because Mardi Gras is nearly...
A Case Study in Cocktails: New Orleans Is Home to Some of the Longest-Standing Classics
by Pamela Vachon | You probably know New Orleans lays claim to many iconic dishes (from po boys and gumbo to king cake), but the city has also spawned several classic...
12 Ways to Get Your King Cake Fix for Mardi Gras
by Jen Wheeler | When it comes to Mardi Gras food, it's hard to choose a favorite dish among so many standouts, but king cake may be the most festive choice, with its...
Eat Like You're in New Orleans: The Best Mardi Gras Food & Drink You Can Order Online
by David Watsky | Whether you're looking to host an authentic Mardi Gras party or just want to eat like you're in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday (or any Tuesday), we rounded...
What Is the Difference Between Creole and Cajun Food?
by Jordana Cohen | Mardi Gras is swiftly approaching, and with that celebratory holiday comes the consumption of all the amazing dishes that come out of the Big Easy and...
New Orleans On a Roll: The City's Classic Sandwiches
by Jen Wheeler | Among many other things, New Orleans is a great food city. Drilling down a little, it's a particularly great sandwich city. From Mardi Gras to any given...
New Orleans' Food Scene Is Rich with Surprising History
by Karen Resta | Two years ago, New Orleans turned 300, and the storied city that didn’t take Hurricane Katrina sitting down is not only back but better than ever. The...
Get to Know King Cake (And Why There's a Plastic Baby Hidden Inside)
by Pamela Vachon | The intersection between the secular and the religious is a fair starting block for any exploration of beloved holiday traditions, and the Mardi Gras...
These Easy King Cake Scones Are Mardi Gras-Approved
by Amy Schulman | For residents of Louisiana, Mardi Gras is synonymous with a grand, multi-day party. In New Orleans, Fat Tuesday—the last day of the Carnival season...
This Mardi Gras, Make Classy Jelly Shots Based on Classic New Orleans Cocktails
by Amy Wisniewski and Christine Gallary | In honor of Mardi Gras, Chowhound turned three classic New Orleans cocktails into elegant jelly shots—which is generally the non-branded term used to...
