When you think of Southern food, it might be the family-style dishes like biscuits and fried chicken, shared around a table. But the region is massive and diverse, with African, Indigenous, European, and Caribbean influences woven in. Several of these dishes are found within regions of the South and are celebrated with annual festivals. If you've never had the chance to … [Read more...] about 11 Southern Dishes You May Have Never Heard Of
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What is a Natchitoches Meat Pie and Where Can I Eat It?
Like boudin and slug burgers, the Natchitoches meat pie might be unfamiliar to those who haven't been to the place known for them. The pie comes from the namesake city in North Louisiana, which hosts an annual meat pie festival in its honor. The empanada-style treat is so significant that a 2003 bill made the Natchitoches meat pie the official meat pie of Louisiana. But … [Read more...] about What is a Natchitoches Meat Pie and Where Can I Eat It?
What is a Slug Burger and Where Can I Eat It?
The South has its fair share of unusual dishes, including boudin, a Louisiana delicacy. But have you ever had a slug burger? Before you turn up your nose, you might be interested to learn the history. And no, it's not made of slugs! The History of the Slug Burger During the Great Depression, Americans were struggling to get by, especially when it came to food. The slug … [Read more...] about What is a Slug Burger and Where Can I Eat It?
New Orleans’ 8 Best Classic Fine Dining Restaurants
When you think of New Orleans dining, there is a wide variety of experiences, from casual po boys you can enjoy on a park bench or trendy new spots in the Warehouse District and Marigny. But if it's your first time visiting the city, you might want to make a reservation for one of the old-school restaurants that date back to the earliest days of the city. Expect white … [Read more...] about New Orleans’ 8 Best Classic Fine Dining Restaurants
Visiting the Tabasco Factory in Avery Island
Tabasco is one of the world's most well-known brands of hot sauce, but that wasn't always the case. Located on rural Avery Island, a trip to the Tabasco Factory is a popular day trip from New Orleans or Lafayette. From New Orleans, it's a 2.5-hour drive, and from Lafayette, it's only 45 minutes away. It's the best place to learn about the unique process of creating the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Tabasco Factory in Avery Island
