New Orleans Food Journey🔮

🎬 A Quick Note on Spring Travel 🎬 I’ve dreamed of visiting New Orleans for years—all because I’m obsessed with Cajun, Creole, and Southern cuisine! Given the limited space, and since this account mainly focuses on food, I won’t dive into the awesome non-food parts of my trip here. Let’s jump straight to the eats! 📍 The Market Cafe Kicked off the day with a bold cocktail and a shrimp po’boy sandwich—but fair warning: do NOT start a hot day with hard liquor 😅! Later, I spent hours walking and sweating in the sun, and I felt so miserable I thought I’d barely make it through the day. The food was good, but the morning drink choice? Total regret! 📍 Nawlins Cajun Tried their alligator sausag here! It had a unique, slightly gamey flavor (but not overpowering) and a firm texture—fun to sample for that “authentic NOLA” experience 🐊. 📍 Loretta’s Multiple locals told me their beignets are even better than the famous Cafe du Monde—and they were right! I ordered two flavors: praline (sweet, nutty, and rich) and savory crab (my favorite!). Is there anyone else who’s obsessed with savory snacks like me? These were so good—10/10 recommend 🩷! 📍 Central Grocery This is the original spot that invented the muffuletta—a classic New Orleans sandwich. Honestly, it was just okay for me. It didn’t hold a candle to the Italian cold cuts we get on the East Coast (I have a go-to spot in Boston—I’ll talk about that another time)! 📍 Tableau Part of the famous Brennan family of restaurants (known for iconic Creole food). We tried French bread dipped in gumbo here—the bread was crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, and paired perfectly with the rich, hearty gumbo. One of my friends is a total bread lover—she couldn’t stop eating it! I heard all the French bread in the city comes from just two bakeries, so no matter which restaurant you go to, the bread should taste pretty consistent. 📍 Natchez Steamboat Had a buffet dinner on this steamboat, with beautiful sunset views over the Mississippi River 🌇. The standout was the bread pudding—warm, sweet, and topped with a rich sauce. So comforting and delicious 😋! 📍 The World-Famous Cafe du Monde Let’s be real—Cafe du Monde is the first thing anyone thinks of when they hear “New Orleans”! You have to try their beignets with coffee ☕. The beignets were as good as I expected, but what really won me over was the cafe au lait—creamy, smooth, and the perfect balance of coffee and milk. I’m still craving it now 🩷! #Travel #OffTheBeatenPathTravel #NewOrleans #NewOrleansFood #NewOrleansTravel #NewOrleansTravelHealthGuidelines